James Riddle

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 adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

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

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will spend at least 20 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 45 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.