Diego Quirós

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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 advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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 volunteer 24 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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.