Nina Ritchie

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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

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

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

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

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

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