Eva Vipper

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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 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 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.