Daniel Barrick

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions, and opting out of junk mail.

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, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.

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

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

I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.

I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.

I will spend 30 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will take time to learn more about United Way and other nonprofit organizations active in my community and pledge a financial donation through BEA’s United Way campaign.