Ben Weiss

Having reusables ready and integrated into my daily routine can help to avoid single-use plastic while out and about. I will put together a kit with items like a mug, water bottle, utensils, or tote bag to take with me when I leave the house.

I will spend 30 minutes organizing and deleting unneeded files on my desktop and downloads folder.

Donating gently used goods not only prevents waste but also strengthens social safety nets. I will donate items at least 3 times through a local shop or drop box in the next two weeks instead of throwing them away.

I will choose a secondhand (e.g., thrifted, resold) or refurbished item the next time I shop, instead of buying a new one, to keep valuable resources in use longer.

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 30 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.

Not sure where to start? Across this sprint, the actions most participants are focusing on fall into three areas: minutes spent learning, pounds of CO2 saved, and plastic items reduced. Browse all five categories, but if you're feeling overwhelmed, look for 🔷 actions tied to these three impacts as your starting point.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the Right to Repair movement and how repair policies influence electronic waste and device longevity.