Julie DiLeone

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.21 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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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 commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 1.07 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will cook 1 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 collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to -0.42 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.