Jenna Novielli

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

I will spend at least 35 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I attended a composting 101 webinar offered by a Landscape Architect with a passion for composting. I chose to attend for an hour to learn more about how to navigate this on a personal level and manage within a home. We have been composting within the office for a few years but I do not oversee the process once it leaves our space. It was helpful to understand the how, what and why this is a positive choice to take.

Attended a webinar regarding movements in materials and increasing the amount of specs we use that have a lower carbon footprint on the buildings we build! It was something hosted by our region for Earth Week and it seemed interesting to me to see how things have evolved over years with our clients and how our team is doing a great job to promote these updates with research and data.

Received both COVID vaccines to help keep myself and others I interact with healthy.

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will host a virtual film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Earth Month Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

I will enjoy 5 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.