Nereida Hernandez

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

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

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

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

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