Amy Ouchterlony

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will source 70 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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 spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.