Preethi V

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.

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

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

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

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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 inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

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

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will spend at least 30 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.