Kane Lary

I will plant 300 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will volunteer 2 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

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 spend 30 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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 contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will source 10 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.