Elise Mary

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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 spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will source 5 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 smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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

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

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 contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

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 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 assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will enjoy 5 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

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 energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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