regina gonzalez

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 source 59 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 enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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

I will volunteer 1 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

I will spend 15 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will spend at least 15 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.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 5 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 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 tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will avoid buying and using 2 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.

I will research and tell 3 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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