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Simple=1 pt
Less Simple=5 pts
Challenge=10 pts
Bonus=20 pts
*note: points system=subjective
*notice: most actions are simple!!
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Compost all scraps (see here)- 1
Buy loose fruits and vegetables (& ORGANIC)- 1
Buy loose-leaf tea as most tea bags contain plastic- 1
Recycle (know your town’s guidelines)- 1
For leftovers, use re-usable (cloth or beeswax) food-wrap instead of cling wrap- 1
Use glass containers/old mason jars- 1
Store/stand celery and float carrots in water- 1
Utilize freezer for produce- 1
Bring re-usable bags when grocery shopping- 1
Use rags instead of paper towels- 1
Only cook the amount of food you need (check serving sizes)- 1
Swap sponges for bamboo scrubbers- 1
Re-use cleaning cloths and boil them in water after use- 1
Make your own washing powder, dish soap, surface cleaner or heavy-duty cleaner using vinegar, baking soda, and other household ingredients- 5
Grow your own herbs in plant potters- 5
Try bulk shopping (package free and cost-effective)- 5
Meatless meals (or just less)- 5
Shop at independent stores, not large supermarkets- 5
Grow a garden (with seasonal produce- see blog)- 10
Use every part of ingredients → zero food waste (use what you already have in your kitchen!)- 10
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Bonus: (all 20 pts)
Get involved in local gleaning program
Sign up for produce box subscription
Incorporate other/more sustainable swaps in different parts of your life to reduce carbon footprint:
Walk, cycle, public transportation instead of cars (or carpool)
Avoid fast fashion
Buy secondhand clothes and furniture
Zero-waste policy in the household (especially for holidays)
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