Kuei-Ti Lu

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

I will replace 0 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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.

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

I will spend at least 2 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will spend at least 2 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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 spend at least 2 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will make 0 phone call(s) and/or send 0 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

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

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

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

I will cook 0 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 0 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

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

I will enjoy 0 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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

I will enjoy 0 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will keep 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.