Nahomy Betancourt

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will spend 1 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

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 avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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 replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

I will make 1 phone call(s) and/or send 1 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

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 commute by carpool 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 23.72 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.