Jake Genderson

I will spend at least 35 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

I will source 35 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 enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

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

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 21 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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 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 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.48 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.