cony mendoza

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes 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 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

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

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

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 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.