Connie Campbell

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will see if my family is eligible for the Energy Saver Kit from Energy Trust. If we are, I will replace 16 lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will collect all of my household's unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much we send to the landfill.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.