Elizabeth Smith

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

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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.

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.