Karina Moreton

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

I will spend at least 6 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 4 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

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.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will spend at least 4 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 2 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.