Sarah Dawson

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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 use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

I will use public transit 27 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.