Vicky El Houchy

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

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 use public transit 26 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 14.71 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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