Shalini Mahajan

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

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

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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.

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.