Miranda Muniz

While global and national actions get a lot of attention, it’s often at the local community level where individuals can have the greatest input and where change is most tangible. But every community is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. I will spend 20 minutes finding out how my neighborhood, town or city is helping the environment and building local resilience.

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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 spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

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.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

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

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will spend 10 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.