Emily Miller

I will contact 4 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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

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

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

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will start a compost bin where I live.