
In the future, when we fly we will buy carbon offsets.
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#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
#69 Electric Bikes
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.
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 15 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
#6 Educating Girls
Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
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.