Avery Huberts

Planes produce the most carbon emissions out of any vehicle. On average, they emit 1/4 tonne CO2 equivalent per hour of flying. https://www.carbonindependent.org/22.html Goal: - Stop flying domestically. Take trains or buses. - Only fly internationally when absolutely unavoidable.

Gasoline-powered cars emit from 8-15 kg CO2 per gallon of fuel. https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/greenhouse-gas-emissions-typical-passenger-vehicle#:~:text=typical%20passenger%20vehicle%3F-,A%20typical%20passenger%20vehicle%20emits%20about%204.6%20metric%20tons%20of,8%2C887%20grams%20of%20CO2. Buying gasoline, which is produced from oil, funds the massive oil companies, who continue to drill for more oil - destroying environments and emitting ever more GHGs. Challenge: Everyone stop driving gas cars. Use public transportation (if in Seattle, it has one of the nation's best systems!), drive an electric vehicle, bike or walk.

I will commit to not buying any new product that contains plastic or packaging (excluding medications, toiletries etc.). Thus I will buy unwrapped produce, food from a bulk store (where you bring your own reusable containers) and only used products (from thrift stores, eBay- Used, Craigslist, Swappa, Gazelle, buyBackWorld etc.). This will ensure that I am neither supporting the further creation of these packaging materials, nor their disposal - both of which have a devastating environmental impact.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

Animal agriculture contributes 15%+ of GHGs and devastates environments all over the world (ex. the Amazon is being cleared for cattle ranches & growing cow feed). I will go fully vegan so I am no longer contributing to the destruction of the planet. This includes food, products, cosmetics, soaps, clothing, furniture, medication etc. I will review what ingredients are derived from animals and avoid these in all products: https://www.peta.org/living/food/animal-ingredients-list/

I will commit to buying all products USED, instead of new at a store. The processes of creation and extraction of the materials to serve global over-consumerism are devastating environments globally. The current systems are not sustainable. Humanity needs to immediately move to systems of creating lasting products and re-using & recycling materials. Get everything you need used - including smartphones, computers, clothes, shoes, appliances etc.! Try thrift stores like Goodwill, or sites like eBay- Used, Craigslist, Swappa, Gazelle, BuyBackWorld etc. If you buy used, you have no negative environmental impacts. Reduce your footprint!