Dain White

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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

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

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 spend at least 60 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

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