Gurinder Singh

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 set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

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

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.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

I will write or call 3 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

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

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

I will spend at least 23 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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 find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will spend at least 12 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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