Sarah Matos

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

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will spend at least 10 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 0.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will make 2 phone call(s) and/or send 2 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

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

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 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 commute by carpool 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.74 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 5.08 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

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