Nadia Yael Castillo

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straws out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will save up to 0.21 lbs (0.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will make sure I'm registered to vote. While I'm at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will spend 10 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

Access to clean water is a basic right, yet not everyone has it. I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice issues and who is affected.

Sharing and teaching others about global problems relating to water. Droughts and changes in water levels when it comes to rivers- like the Amazonian River- affects the lives of many. Informing others can prompt them to make a change in their lifestyle to preserve the one most important resource of this world.