Ashley E

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

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 take a walk for 5 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.27 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.