Khamoan Wesson

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

I will make 0 phone call(s) and/or send 5 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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 install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

I will commute by carpool 35 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to -5.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

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.

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 sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will spend at least 90 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 90 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will spend at least 90 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.