Sara Hapak

I will bring in collected single use plastics for aNY Bag Project to ISB to help re-purpose single use plastics into reusable bags and reduce plastic waste in my community.

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 4 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.