Alexandra Kelso

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

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 spend at least 30 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

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

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

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

I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

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

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.

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

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

Power off individual workstations before leaving for weekends, vacations, and other off days.