Kylie Martin (902)

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin practicing it in my own life.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, including electronics and metals.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.