Michael Gebreteusae

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

My goal is to achieve the desired level of carbon emission in order to reduce global warming as well as to sustain the earth ecosystem for the coming generations.

I will spend at least 130 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 20 phone call(s) and/or send 40 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).