Tim Swinehart

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

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 spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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

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 about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will source 2 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.

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 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.67 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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 spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

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

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

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