Julie Sinistore

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.01 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

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 spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will give 25 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.