Lourdes Zapata

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

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

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

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.