Jessica Slone-Azevedo

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

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

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

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

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

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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

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

I will spend at least 15 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 15 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.