Haley Dal Porto

Each day, I will discuss with 1 family member(s), classmate(s), or friend(s) why climate solutions are important to me and which ones I would like to see implemented locally, nationally, or globally.

I will participate in a virtual Earth Day event.

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the environmental benefits and uses of bamboo and consider the pros and cons of expanding its use.

I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) researching how people can build with carbon- storing materials (including agricultural byproducts) and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will start or tend a garden at my home, whether in my yard or in containers on a porch or windowsill.

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Youth Climate 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 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will write or call 1 elected official(s) asking them to support transparency in manufacturing in terms of each product's material ingredients and environmental footprint.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will research and tell 3 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will volunteer with or join a local youth-focused or youth-led climate activism organization.

I will spend at least 20 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

I will spend at least 45 minute(s) learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.

I will spend 45 minutes learning how people are impacted by or adapting to climate change.