lingaraj waddar

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

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

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will host a house party with 1 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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 visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 3 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

A seed ball (or seed bomb) is a seed that has been wrapped in soil materials, usually a mixture of clay and compost, and then dried. ... Seed balls are an easy and sustainable way to cultivate plants in a way that provides a larger window of time when the sowing can occur. Also, referred to as seed bombs for guerrilla gardening, My Goal is to Plant a tree as much you can - I Pick BECAUSE i love plants