Leanne Larson

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

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

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

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

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

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.