Alex Ugarte

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 1 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.