Paola Berrios

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

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

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

I will volunteer 16 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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 replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

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

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

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

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

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

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

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

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will spend at least 180 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.