MaryEllen Mateleska

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

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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