Julia Blelock

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will cook 0 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 10 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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

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

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