Samantha Phillips

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will volunteer 4 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.