Elizabeth Rogers

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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 spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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 spend at least 152 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

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

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

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 support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

I will spend at least 47 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 16 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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 46 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.