Renee Wahlman

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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 spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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 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.

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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.

I will source 90 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 plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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