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Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.

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

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

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

I pledge to take one action that improves the sustainability of my organization in 2025. It can be an action from this challenge or another action that improves resource stewardship.