Tollan Hernandez-Verde

I will spend 20 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 21 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend 40 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

To learn more about what is and is not recyclable in our area as well as how to properly dispose of hard to recycle materials to reduce my harmful impacts on the local environment AND learn how indigenous peoples and POC are more likely to be impacted by waste sites and pollution on a global scale.

I will avoid buying and using 6 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will spend at least 31 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.