Adeze Chukwu

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.

I will spend 10 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

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

Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 50 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

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, including electronics and metals.

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

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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.