Cheryl Militello

I will spend at least 29 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about the Buildings sector and tag Ecochallenge.org.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

I will spend at least 29 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

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 spend at least 29 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

I will spend 29 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will spend at least 29 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

I will spend at least 29 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.