Laura Tobin

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

I will spend 20 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

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