Emily Spitzley

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 keep 2 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.

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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

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

I will spend 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.