Cherise Barasch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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

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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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