
It helps create biodiversity and enriches the soil. It helps with the ecosystem and our watersheds as well
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#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
#6 Educating Girls
Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 20 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
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.
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
#10 Rooftop Solar
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 5 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
#10 Rooftop Solar
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
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