Hsieh shin ching

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will contact 10 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 3 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 use public transit 99 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 175.39 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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.

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

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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 improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will volunteer 1 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

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

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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 3 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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

I will spend at least 3 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.