Paula Owen

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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 spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.