Alex Herrington

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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

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

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