Andrea Mardock

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.

Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.

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

I will avoid buying and using 20 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will research and tell 4 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will spend 30 minutes researching and shopping from 10 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

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

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.