Sandra Garcia

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will keep 2 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 16oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will turn my computer monitor(s) off at my work station when not in use to save energy (I will follow my organization's IT instructions for keeping on, turning off, or restarting computers).

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 5 items.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 3 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will keep 10 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will refuse 2 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

I will learn one new fact about my community each day (history, geography, local wildlife, resources, programs, current issues, goals, etc.)

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 1 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 3 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how indoor air quality impacts health and commit to taking one action to improve indoor air quality in my living space.