Katherine Schmieg

I will avoid 5 plastic bags by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

I will add recycling bins to other areas of the house to make recycling easy for my household of 1 people.  

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

I will not accept any disposable bags when shopping, both at the grocery store and elsewhere.

My household of 1 will use reusable napkins and towels instead of disposable options.

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.

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compostables - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.