Jessica Kirsch

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

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

I will spend at least 7 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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 enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

I will source 2 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.