Kelsey Beal

I will spend 120 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

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

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

I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.

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

Learn about NC's native Diptera that has one of the widest digestive enzyme profiles, allowing for digestion of virtually all human food waste in one to two days: pre-and post-consumer; cooked, raw, or spoiled. Sign up for this workshop and discuss with your team members:

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences has prepared an Earth Week event starting from April 20th to April 25th. To celebrate Earth Day, participate in 1 program on April 22nd and write a short reflection in your feed.

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

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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

I will spend at least 75 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

I will write or call 8 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 120 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

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 120 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

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

I will replace or remove from my current diet the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

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

I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will contact 3 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.

I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend 120 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 45 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

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.

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

I will spend 30 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.

I will spend at least 60 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 visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will source 45 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

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

I will hand one load of laundry a week outside to dry instead of using the dryer.