Lisa Nguyen

I will contact 4 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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

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 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

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

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

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

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.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.87 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

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 connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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 encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.