Judi Dunn

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

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

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

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

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

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will source 1 meal(s) 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.

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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 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 contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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