Brayan Flores

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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

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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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

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

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

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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

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

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 find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will source 5 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.

I will spend at least 5 minute(s) researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect wetlands.

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

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

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

I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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 10 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will volunteer 2 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

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

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.