Stephany Gonzalez

Energy-efficient lighting is a bright idea. I will replace 4 incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

A clean community benefits everyone. Each day I am outside, I will pick up 10 pieces of litter to keep my community clean.

When companies and governments make large-scale changes to their products and practices, it makes sustainability more accessible to the masses, in turn creating further demand for sustainable products, and the cycle continues. I will advocate for improved, sustainable food packaging through petitions, letters, or by supporting brands that prioritize eco-friendly packaging - and share my advocacy actions on the feed.

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 50 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.

Being a responsible tourist means not disturbing wildlife and choosing eco-friendly tour operators and destinations that prioritize wildlife conservation and respect animal welfare. I will spend 50 minutes researching ways to travel responsibly to ensure my adventures support, rather than harm, wildlife and their habitats.

Innovation can create a more sustainable world. I will spend 50 minutes learning about new materials, technologies, ideas, or practices that help solve environmental challenges and improve our planet's future.