Becky Wardell Gaertner
5/06/2021 6:13 PM
Putting things that I think should be recyclable but aren't in the trash
Becky Wardell Gaertner
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Community
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
At Home
Recycle Brita filters
I have been collecting Brita filters for years. I will finally send them in to be recycled
At Home
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compostables - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
At Home
sock recycle
Several shoe stores are collecting worn out socks to recycle. I would love to donate over 30 old unwearable socks
At Home
Hold the Mail
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.
At Home
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting
No More Wish-cycling
I will recycle the right materials by educating myself on what goes in the bin and keep other things out.
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Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Becky Wardell Gaertner 5/11/2021 6:38 PMI like the emails you are sending with zero waste ideas. Thank you -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWeek 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting No More Wish-cyclingWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?