Halie M.

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

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.

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

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 9.65 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will commute by carpool 4 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 17.69 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.