debbie ellis

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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

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

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.

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