We struggle to sort out what to do with the increasing and steady stream of waste we produce on a daily basis. Single-use plastics proliferate in every aspect of our lives, the vast majority of which goes to your local landfill. Sometimes, we don’t even think about what we buy and throw away. But we should. Follow some of the following guidelines to reduce the effect your waste has on the environment.
Waste Challenges
What We Buy (or Acquire for Free)
BUY FROM ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE companies
-10 points-
Daily Action
think twice before buying something new
-10 points-
Daily Action
only buy or cook as much food as you will eat
-10 points-
One-time Action
avoid single-use plastic bags
-10 points-
Daily Action
avoid buying products in single-use plastic
-10 points-
Daily Action
How We Dispose of Things
reuse or repair something you normally would dispose of
-10 points-
Daily Action
recycle at winnetka public works
-25 points-
One-time Action
give away boxes and packing materials
-25 points-
One-time Action
compost food waste
-10 points-
Daily Action
give away items you no longer need
-10 points-
Daily Action
practice zero waste living for a day
-10 points-
Daily Action
Outside
use the mulch setting on your lawnmower
-10 points-
Daily Action
don’t litter outside, including cigarette butts
-10 points-
Daily Action