Leia Ishimatsu

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

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 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 source 10 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 take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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 spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.

I will spend 15 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

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

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.