Iris Krauser-Müller

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend 30 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend 45 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

I will take a walk for 40 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will talk to one of our Colt DCS Mental Health Champions to discuss mental health in the workplace.

I will plan ahead to use paper products only made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.