Nikita Bangera

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, and/or trans and nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will volunteer 2 hours for a Waterfront/Beach Clean-up in my area.

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

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

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 3 Femme Kit(s) to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

I am trying to take colder showers and also limit my showers to 5 mins. This way I can save water as well as energy. I will be able to save 20 gallons of water per day.

I will turn off the screen saver on my laptop to save energy. A PC with a screensaver going can use well over 100 watts of power, compared with only about 10 watts in sleep mode.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

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

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 120 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and BIPOC-majority neighborhoods. I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

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

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

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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 learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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

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

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

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

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.