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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Drawdown Ecochallenge expert in no time!
"Encourage more coworkers to take personal action to reverse climate change effects!"
Health and Education
I will host a virtual film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.
Bioplastics
I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 75 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Refrigerant Management
I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.
Improved Clean Cookstoves
I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Green and Cool Roofs
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.
Biochar Production
I will spend 45 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Health and Education
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.
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 50 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.
Reduced Food Waste
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 purchase a high fuel efficiency vehicle with an EPA Rating of 7 or higher. Car exhaust makes up for 1/5th of all US emissions each year. Transitioning to a sustainable means of transportation is an important way in which we may meaningfully reduce our personal carbon footprint. This initiative is met by purchasing a vehicle with an EPA Fuel Economy score of 7 or higher. This initiative may be redeemed once every 5 years and must be pre-approved by Dr. Nadereh. Information about testing methods and specific models can be found at FuelEconomy.gov.
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
