Mercedes Tapia

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 walk 4 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 96.46 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 6 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 140.86 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will avoid sending 0 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.