Alesia Bailey

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

I will donate 3 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will spend 5 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

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

I will spend at least 3 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will source 5 percent of my food 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 recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

I will spend at least 5 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 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.