Ashley Bromberg

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will commute by carpool 7 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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 spend at least 15 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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 enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.