Celeste Calhoun Johnson

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

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 spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 15 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 15 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

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 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will donate 1 Femme Kit(s) to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

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

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

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

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 learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 5 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 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 watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).