Colleen Stewart

Before disposing of items, I will check recyclesmartma.org to find out whether it can be recycled or needs to go in the trash. I'll do this once every work day during the challenge.

I will spend 20 minutes unsubscribing from unnecessary email lists and deleting old emails to reduce digital storage.

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, wood furniture, electronics, clothing, and more.

Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 1 swaps or sharing activities, like borrowing items, attending or hosting a swap meet, or giving away items I no longer need to support a sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 20 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.

Donating gently used goods not only prevents waste but also strengthens social safety nets. I will donate items at least 1 times through a local shop or drop box in the next two weeks instead of throwing them away.

A clean community benefits everyone. Each day I am outside, I will pick up 3 pieces of litter daily to keep my community clean and share what I find in the event feed.