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Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
All Drawdown Solutions
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.
Public Transit
I will use public transit 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 10 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.
LED Lighting
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
