I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 10 friends, family and/or colleagues.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS
Materials
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.46 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
TransportTest Drive an Electric Bike
Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you often drive short distances instead of biking or walking? If so, how might incorporating an electric bike into your lifestyle help you make more climate-friendly choices?
I went to a kids story time focused on kids story books with a bike theme at Clever Cycles: Clever Cycles (900 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 clevercycles.com) and at the end of the story time we all borrowed bikes to ride in a mini parade back to the bookstore to return the borrowed books. They let me borrow an Urban Arrow Family Electric Cargo Bike. It was raining and it was equip with full on rain coverage for the kids in the front basket! (it fits three?) It was a little tricky at first - it felt like driving the equivalent of a semi-truck bicycle, but I can see the appeal if you commute with your kids every day. Lots of storage and the electric assist was amazing! If I lived closer in I would definitely sell my car and get one of these instead!
