carlos 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 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 replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will research and tell 3 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 22 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 spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will enjoy 6 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 35 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will cook 4 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will write 6 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect wetlands.

I will spend at least 31 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 11 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend 26 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will shop from women-owned business(es) today.

I will spend at least 37 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

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

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

I will spend at least 32 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.