Nicole Voss

I will spend at least 7 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will use public transit 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.36 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 8 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will source 10 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.

I will contact 3 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

I will spend at least 8 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

I will spend at least 8 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

I will spend 5 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

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

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.