Paige Melius

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

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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

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

I will source 20 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

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