Melissa Babasin

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

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.

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 6 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 6 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.