Mike Meade

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.

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

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

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend 5 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 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.