CHANDANA CHADA

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

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 10 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 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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

I will commute by carpool 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.12 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.