Dave Francischelli

My goal is to help a school in my district start a program that increases the amount of recyclable and organic goods being produced while sending less stuff to landfills

I will ask my workplace to get rid of disposable serving ware. If my workplace has a dishwasher, I will encourage others to use reusables rather than disposables.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

I will swap 5 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time I go shopping.

I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex.