Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon

I will contact 5 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will commute by carpool 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will source 50 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will contact 10 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

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 find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -1.11 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will donate 5 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.