Armando Vazquez

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

I will commute by bike 12 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 13.63 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 5.57 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

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 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 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 volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will spend 120 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.