Sowmya Kalyanam

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

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

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

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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

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

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