Leia Charak

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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