Jill Steinbach

I will write or call 3 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

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

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

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

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 2 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will contact 4 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will use public transit 0 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 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.

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

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

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

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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

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

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

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

I will give 2 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

I will spend at least 2 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.