Atif Ansari

I will set up a visit or a virtual tour of a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will plant 10 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

I will source 80 percent of my food 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.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

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 spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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

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

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown 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 replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.