Greg Triplett

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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 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 spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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.

I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 41.09 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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.

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.