Darlene Chapman

I will use public transit 15 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 1.7 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.42 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will make 5 phone call(s) and/or send 2 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

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

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 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 spend at least 120 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

I will spend at least 120 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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

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

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 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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

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.

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 create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 240 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

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

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

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

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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

I will spend at least 120 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.75 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.