Retika Verma

Processed foods can be less nutritious for our bodies and take more energy and water to produce, which can create more waste, pollution, and offer less benefit to our health. I will enjoy 3 meals per day free of processed foods.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will enjoy 0 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

Food waste hurts our planet and our communities. I will cook 3 meals with zero waste each day.

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.

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