HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? Survey

CHECK-OFF ACTIONS YOU ALREADY PRACTICE.

DON’T EXPECT PERFECTION AND DON’T GIVE-UP.

Revisit in a few weeks and pick a few more.

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* 1. AT HOME
REDUCE, REFUSE, REUSE AND RECYCLE (Check all that apply)

Study your city’s waste reduction, recycling and organics lists carefully. Avoid wishful recycling!

Repair rather than replace.

Offer unwanted items to friends/neighbors.

Donate only items accepted by donation program.

Return dry cleaners hangers, florist vases & refillables.

Borrow books and movies from the library and friends.

Stop unsolicited mail and catalogs.

Other (please specify)

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* LIVE GREEN

Buy less, use it up, wear it out, make it do, do without.

Choose reusables, avoid disposables - straws, bags, containers, packaging and household products.

Look for recycled content and locally made goods.

Buy in bulk; avoid overly packaged goods.

Share, borrow or rent party equipment and tools.

Select natural fabrics; consider used clothing.

Instead of sugary sodas, flavor water w/ lemon or mint.

Use DIY non-toxic cleaning supplies - i.e., vinegar, baking soda, castile soap, borax and essential oils.

Avoid lining waste baskets with plastic; try paper.

Other (please specify)

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* WASTE LESS FOOD

Plan meals, use a list, eat at home, cook fresh.

Before shopping, inventory refrigerator and pantry.

Grow your own - sprouts, veggies, herbs, flowers.

Place fresh stemmed items in shallow water in frig.

Crisp limp vegetables in ice water or make soup.

Don’t store bananas w/ apples, avocados, melons.

Keep potatoes in a cool, dark place away from onions. Add an apple to avoid early sprouting.

Freeze veggie scraps for stock and surplus fruit for smoothies.

Got surplus? Can, dehydrate or keep in cool dark spot.

Donate extras to gleaners, food banks and soup kitchens. Learn about local food system; teach others.

Other (please specify)

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* SELF/FAMILY CARE

Make your own masks, scrubs, moisturizers, make-up.

Use cloth handkerchiefs and cotton swabs with paper sticks.

Buy quality products in reusable nontoxic containers.

Experiment with bar shampoo, bamboo toothbrushes...

Try reusable towels, cloth diapers, menstrual products.

Other (please specify)

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* PET CARE

Pick up pet waste with used plastic bags. Try cutting the sealed edge of air filled packing bags.

Use a natural cat litter - pine pellets, wheat, paper…

Fleas? Try diatomaceous earth after a bath.

DIY natural pet food and treats.

Other (please specify)

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* 2. AT SCHOOL & WORK

Form a Green Team with clear mission and tasks.

Include food service and custodial staff in your efforts.

Monitor bins; fine tune bin size and pick-up frequency.

Install trash and recycling stations with clear signage.

Train all involved to reduce, refuse, reuse, recycle, rot.

Organize a book, magazine and music exchange.

Create a reuse closet for office supplies and tools.

Repair electronics and refill toner cartridges.

Utilize reusable transport packaging.

Hold Zero Waste meeting and events. Keep track of the numbers.

Review the How Low Can You Go Business Checklist.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. ON THE GO

Create a system to manage your to-go reusables - handkerchief, napkin, cup, utensils, to-go-containers.

Pack waste-free meals and snacks.

Use a thermos for hot or cold food.

Carry bags and gloves to pick-up trash.

No trash or recycling bins? Haul your trash home.

Other (please specify)

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* AT EVENTS, BEACH AND PARK

Bring reusable or recyclable picnic supplies.

Plan for leftovers; bring extra containers.

Leave no trace; pick up after yourself, kids and pets.

Do not release balloons or fishing line.

Other (please specify)

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* TRAVELING

Pack just what you need. Try e-books and e-music.

Bring your own toiletries, mesh bags and headphones.

Flying? Bring an empty water bottle and snacks.

Other (please specify)

HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?

Zero Waste At Home, School, Work & On The Go

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* 1. AT HOME
REDUCE, REFUSE, REUSE AND RECYCLE (Check all that apply)

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* LIVE GREEN

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* WASTE LESS FOOD

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* SELF/FAMILY CARE

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* PET CARE

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* 2. AT SCHOOL & WORK

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* 3. ON THE GO

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* AT EVENTS, BEACH AND PARK

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* TRAVELING

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* COMMENTS?

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* 1. AT HOMEREDUCE, REFUSE, REUSE AND RECYCLE (Check all that apply)

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* LIVE GREEN

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* WASTE LESS FOOD

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* SELF/FAMILY CARE

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* PET CARE

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* 2. AT SCHOOL & WORK

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* 3. ON THE GO

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* AT EVENTS, BEACH AND PARK

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* TRAVELING

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* COMMENTS?

* 1. AT HOME
REDUCE, REFUSE, REUSE AND RECYCLE (Check all that apply)