Cedric Huang

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

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

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

I will join or create a green team at my school, in my community, or with a local organization.

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

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will spend 60 minutes outdoors or doing something active instead of spending time in front of a screen.

I will spend 30 minutes researching the gender gap in our leaders and elected officials and discuss with my family and friends.

I will watch a film about women's and gender equality issues and discuss it with 2 friend(s) or family member(s).

If one is not available, I will contact my local leaders to advocate for a commercial composting program for local food waste. If one is available, I will encourage my school or another local organization to participate.

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind and solar energy generation.

I will spend 20 minutes learning how people are impacted by or adapting to climate change.

I will use the resources provided to petition for meatless Mondays at my cafeteria.

I will watch a documentary about food waste.