pooja gupta

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.

I will join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 2 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 56 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will spend at least 60 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.