Lavenya Harris

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

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

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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 how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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