May 1 - May 31, 2021

Week 3 Focus: Out and About

Reduce, reuse and recycle while you’re on the go.

Whether you’re off to the park, picnicking, or on a day trip or longer, be intentional about preparing to prevent waste. Are you already doing these actions? Check out the “On the Go” category for more.

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving (___) disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Going Zero Waste

How much water actually goes into making a bottle of water.

The Story of Stuff - The Story of Bottled Water

Plastic Bottle Facts
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Pack a Lunch

I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.
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10 Tips for Packing a Zero-Waste Lunch
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Recycle On-the-Go

I will recycle while on the go, but if I can't find a recycling receptacle, I'll bring it home with me.
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5 Strategies for Recycling on the Go
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Assemble a Zero Waste Kit

I will assemble an eating-out bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups and use it to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for (___) meals each day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Zero Waste Takeout Kit

Zero Waste Takeout

Zero Waste Guide: Travel and On-the-Go
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Reach Out to a Restaurant

I will ask (___) restaurants to switch to making items like disposable utensils, straws and napkins available upon request only.
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#CutOutCutlery Campaign
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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