Brett Contarino

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 2 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

Each day, I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about protecting and restoring macroalgae/seaweed.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

Record and share a video describing your aha moment during Drawdown Ecochallenge through the resource link.

Each day, I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

I will source 30 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 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 cook 1 meals with zero-waste each day.

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

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

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

Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.

I will share a business carbon calculator and encourage my organization to improve our sustainable practices.

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin practicing it in my own life.