Tracy Lang

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

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

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

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 avoid sending disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will plant tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

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