Leah Novak

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

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

I will research and tell 5 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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 at least 20 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

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

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.