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Chantal Collins 4/23/2019 3:01 PM
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"Lets save the world, small things can make a bigger difference than you think."
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 2 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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