Eric Wilkinson

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.

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

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

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will spend at least 25 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.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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