Rebecca Halstead

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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.

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

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 donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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

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

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

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

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