Apart from the fact that carbon emissions are caused by the manufacturing of smartphones, every day use also contributes to its carbon footprint.
http://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2018/04/the-energy-hogging-dark-side-of-smartphones/
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#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
#6 Educating Girls
I will donate 1 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 10 friends, family and/or colleagues.
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will research and tell 2 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
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