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Rebecca Berggren 4/15/2019 5:37 AMElderberry is also great one to plant in wet areas. It's a native here in NC and can provide berries for the birds, jams and tonics.
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All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
#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.
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
#46 Water Saving - Home
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.
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 10 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.