Marissa Hernandez

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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

Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.