rachelle schoesslerlynn

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

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

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 spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.