Erin Stamm

Today is the last day of the EcoChallenge. I want to continue to be active in my household, work and community with recycling and such. Also, I want to be more conscience of my waste, food, electric use in the future.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.