Ryan Cebula

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

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

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

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

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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 enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 8.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 commute by bike 35 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 31.31 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.