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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 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 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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

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

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.26 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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