Victory Garden Initiative

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.