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"My mission is to learn more about how I can help sustain our planet and to inspire others to do so also."
#41 Solar Water
I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
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.
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
#65 Nutrient Management
I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
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