Maartje Scheltens

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.48 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.