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lu chieh (盧潔) 4/24/2018 6:53 PM
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"To make a difference for the planet for my kids and their kids."
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
#70 Recycled Paper
If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
#6 Educating Girls
I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
#10 Rooftop Solar
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.
#10 Rooftop Solar
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
#41 Solar Water
I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.
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