Evan dad Kumiega

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 6 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will spend at least 3 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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

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.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 2 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

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

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

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.