Kat Schneider

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.

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

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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 take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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.

I will source 50 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.