Raghu M

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 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.

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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 replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.