McKenna Hanson

I will spend 15 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

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

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

I will write 1 letters or emails per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect wetlands.

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

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 visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

Each day, I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about protecting and restoring macroalgae/seaweed.

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.