Carmen Santiago

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 1 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

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

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.