Rolando Lopez

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

I will spend at least 3 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will make 2 phone call(s) and/or send 3 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

my goal is to make people stop throwing out trash in the street