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"I want to learn more about my impact on the environment so I can make educated and positive decisions in my daily life and benefit my community."
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
#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.
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 70 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
#1 Refrigerant Management
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.
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 3 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
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