Mengqi Zhao

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will source 10 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 5 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 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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.