Katlynn Backus

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

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

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

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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

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