CHERIE LIEW

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.