Janine Lambert

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

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 spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

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

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 keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

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