Leslie Stevenson

Take a photo of yourself from either the Sorting Event, the Milo refill station, or your visit to the Spider Exchange, and send it to [email protected]. If you submit each day, send a different photo. These photos may be used by the Rethink Waste team.

I will learn more about the importance of locally sourced food.

I will go on a walk in the Eco-Corridor with a friend, colleague, or new acquaintance.

I will spend 30 minutes today learning about the history of our local communities in the Greater Richmond area.

I will learn how chocolate farming in Ghana and West Africa impacts our environment and communities.

I will expand and broaden my community by attending one event or social gathering in the Richmond area.

I will learn about the Rights of Nature Movement in Ghana.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the footprint of my food choices.

I will dive deeper into waste challenges in Ghana and how this relates to our waste here at University of Richmond.

I will learn about how e-waste has a negative impact on the environment and human health in Ghana.

I will learn about the importance of building community and what building community could look like through a sustainability lens.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth, nature, and community surrounding me.

I will virtually visit popular wildlife areas and parks in Ghana.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the health benefits that nature provides and ways to increase wellbeing through the outdoors.

Watch the short video on how to properly sort your waste.

I will take the waste quiz to ensure I know what is compostable, recyclable, and what goes to the landfill.