Joslin Gallatin

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will volunteer 2 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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 find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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

I will donate 50 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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