rebecca schmieg

I will donate the building materials salvaged from my remodeling project so they can be reused.

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 purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market.

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

I will find out where to take the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will avoid 10 plastic bags by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

I will make and use a grocery list that accounts for what I already have in my fridge and cupboards.

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.

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