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"We need to have a clean environment. "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO75minutesspent learning
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UP TO9.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Women and Girls
Start a Social Media Campaign
#6 Educating Girls
I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.
Land Use
Local Perennial Biomass
#51 Perennial Biomass
I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
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.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 5 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Start a Social Media CampaignHow are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Research and Advocate for High-Speed RailWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Local Perennial BiomassClimate scientist Katharine Hayhoe states that "The reason we care about climate change is because it affects the people and places that we care about." What is happening (or will happen) in your area that will affect the people and places you care about?
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