Jen Coppin

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

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

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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

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.

Planet Money recently interviewed the co-founders of Tradewater to learn about the dangerous impact that old refrigerants have on our environment. I will listen to the podcast to learn more about this necessary solution in fighting a climate crisis.

I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

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

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will spend at least 180 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

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 connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, and/or trans/nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

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 Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

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

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.