Cherise Barasch

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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.

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

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

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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