Koala Vanessa

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

I will spend at least 25 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will avoid buying and using 2 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

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

I will spend at least 15 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 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 8 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

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 spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.