lynn sliwa

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 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will spend at least 30 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.