Anne Song

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 30mins minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 60mins minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 30mins minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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

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

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 spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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