Julia Graham

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.