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I will tour the campus solar array. The tour will meet at the solar array on the roof of the Weinstein Center for Recreation at 11:30 a.m.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
I will avoid sending (___) disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
DAILY ACTION
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate and divert waste from the landfill.
I will pick up litter on-campus or in Richmond for ___ minutes.
I will visit the on-campus "free store", known as the Spider Exchange, to donate unneeded items or "shop" for free from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spider Exchange is located at 24D New Frat Row.
I will cook (___) meal(s) with zero-waste each day
I will visit a local refill store to fill up on bulk items and reduce purchasing of plastic.
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
I will spend (___) minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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