Maija Niemisto

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will source 2 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.

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

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will commute by carpool 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 11.56 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

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 enjoy 4 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.