I picked up garbage around my school campus to reduce littering and to avoid having plastics end up in our water or in our soil.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-Waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meals with zero-waste each day.
COMPLETED 34
DAILY ACTIONS
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Nutrient Management
Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Industry
Practice the 5 Rs
Recycling
I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
IndustryPractice the 5 Rs
What are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
Bought these beeswax wraps that I now use instead of saran wrap. They've actually been more efficient in conserving my food for longer because they seal much better.
Jessica Burpee 4/24/2024 9:59 AMYou're inspiring me, Natasha!