Amy Smith

I will write or call 3 elected officials telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will spend at least 64 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend 60 minutes researching and shopping from 3 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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

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

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

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

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

I will contact 4 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws, as well as the rights of local people to protect and restore the land in their communities.

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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 enjoy 4 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.