Erin Hudecek

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

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

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

I will source 85 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 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 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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

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

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

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