Heidi Hinshaw

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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.