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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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