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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 6 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.