Carmen Gonzalez

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

I will use the resource links provided and spend 1 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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 source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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 avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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

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 save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.