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#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1. meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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