Rosie Akester

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

Today I used my bike instead of taking my car. Fresh Air, Fast Feet and Carbon Free travel!

Today I turned the lights out when I left the room and turned my tech off at the sockets when not in use. We turned it off!

No food waste today!

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

When I plant seedlings for my personal use, I will do extra seedling trays and share the young seedlings to those that would like to start growing vegetables

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers in person or by posting to social media.

I will spend 10 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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 spend 10 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.