Rachel Day

Plastic drinking straws are among the most unnecessary products we use in daily-life. Straws end up in landfills and oceans, plugging the noses of sea turtles, which you might have seen in the viral video. In the U.S. alone, people discard 500 million straws every day, or more than 180 billion a year. That's about 1.4 million kilograms of plastic sent to landfills and into the oceans every day! Join me in ditching straws, for now or forever!

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.