Andrea Drake

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 at least 45 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

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

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

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

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

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

Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.