Jillian "West Side for Life" Lydon

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will use public transit 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 54.79 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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 5 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

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.