Ranga Reddy Garlapati

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

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Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 15 minutes and collect 5 items of litter.

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

I will watch 5 documentaries about climate change.

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.