Anudeep Medam

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 purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

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

I will spend 5 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will host a house party with 4 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will commute by carpool 6 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 2.42 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.