Ashleigh Martins

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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

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

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

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.