Manny Velarde

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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 take a walk outside for 20 minutes each day.

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

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.