Petra Van der Eecken

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

Ever want to get hands-on and clean up a park or plant trees? Find a Cisco volunteer event near you. Or use your Time2Give to give back to the planet. Gather your friends and family to preserve local trails or your favorite open spaces together. Need some inspiration? Find funds to support in Bright Funds.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

I will plant 4 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 keep 2 container(s) out of the landfill each day.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.