Lisa DiNicolantonio

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will use public transit 20 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.83 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.66 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.