Reema Abdelnour

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 replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 3 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

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

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

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.