colette Marthaller

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will commute by bike 33 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 39.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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 carpool 33 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 28.69 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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