Leanna Saunders

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

I will spend 15 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

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

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.