Rebecca Halstead

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.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will spend 40 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

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

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.