Anna Kluzik

I will use seaweed in a new recipe.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will share a business carbon calculator and encourage my organization to improve our sustainable practices.

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 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 replace 3 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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 6 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 4 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will cook 1 meals with zero-waste each day.

I will spend 5 minutes researching and shopping from 1 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

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

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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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