Gayla Schmidt

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

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.

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

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 spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 10 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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 spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

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

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.