Dawne Brown

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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

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 contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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 use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.