Carmen Ramirez

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

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.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

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

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 tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will host a house party with 6 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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 adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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