Stephanie Escamilla

I will spend at least 6 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

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

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

I will enjoy 5 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will plant 8 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will spend at least 4 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 18 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 8 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will contact 6 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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