James Riddle

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will host a house party with 7 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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

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

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

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will commute by bike 28 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 25.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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.