JR Jackson

I will spend 10 minutes unsubscribing from unnecessary email lists and deleting old emails to reduce digital storage.

I will choose a secondhand (e.g., thrifted, resold) or refurbished item the next time I shop, instead of buying a new one, to keep valuable resources in use longer.

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 2. Doing so will prevent 0.34 pounds of food per household member from entering the landfill.

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 5 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.

Donating gently used goods not only prevents waste but also strengthens social safety nets. I will donate items at least 3 times through a local shop or drop box in the next two weeks instead of throwing them away.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will turn off lights, electronics, and appliances when not in use to save energy.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about nonprofits in my area that tackle sustainability and waste challenges that I could get involved with.

I will shorten my showers to 5 minutes to save water and reduce energy use - each time saving up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water!