Ashley Reilly

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

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

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.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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.

I will use seaweed in a new recipe.

I will take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.