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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Drawdown EcoChallenge expert in no time!
"Climate change is the most important issue for young people -- it's time to act!"
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
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.
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 15 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.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
