UMich Zero Waste Challenge

why not?! i’d like to work to reduce the amount of waste i produce

As a busy student with a job, it sometimes is easy to get into the habit of relying on convenience, especially in an environment that is not designed around sustainable choices. I am joining the zero waste as a daily reminder to act in alignment with my values, and that I am not alone.

I want to reduce the amount of waste I create so that our planet will stay beautiful and clean for future generations.

we need to!

I want to enjoy the natural beauty of the world

I want to reduce my environmental impact because change starts with us! You start changing the world by changing your world: one piece of trash, one commitment, one day at a time.

I've embraced this activisim on my own since I heard about it. I'm attending this year to get more connected to the community and not feeling alone!

I want to reduce my environmental impact because it is essential that we all do our part to live more sustainably, and minimize our contribution to climate change whenever we can.

I want to reduce waste to minimize my negative environmental impact on marginalized communities in the Global South

I want to reduce my environmental impact because I have pets, and many animals that live in the wild suffer due to the impacts that humans have on the environment. I want to make sure that my actions don't affect the suffering of wild animals.

I want to be more cognizant of the impact my actions have on our environment. Joining the zero waste challenge is helping me learn and stay motivated to reduce my waste

I want to join a larger effort to reduce waste and notice my individual impact more!

i want to protect the earth for future generations

I want to reduce my environmental impact because I dream of a future where I can spend time outside and experience the beauty of nature!

Zero waste challenge is a fun way to measure my current lifestyle and up my game.

I want to reduce my environmental impact because it is my duty to be conscientious about my choices and their consequences

I am joining the zero waste challenge because I want to be better for the environment.

I want to take better care of the Earth and reverse/slow the process of losing my home, Long Island

I want to give back to the planet that gave me home, and make sure that beauty lasts for generations to come.

I believe it’s important to live environmentally friendly for the earth where all living things share its sources for good!

Nature is beautiful and trash is ugly

I want to reduce my footprint because I know I produce a lot of unnecessary waste!

The nature around campus has always given me something as support, so I should give something back. Also my roomate knows where I sleep and is an ecology major.

I want to do my part and walk my talk. Environmental health is very important to me as a nature lover, human caring about health, and future environmental lawyer.

I aim to reduce my waste in order to contribute towards a healthy, safe environment free of unnecessary waste.

While the majority of environmental impacts are made by large scale organizations (corporations, etc), individual action can still be useful. I think some action is better than none, and life defined outside of consumption and more intentional is richer.

I want to reduce my environmental impact to show I can live with less and further counteract my consumerism and consumption

Taking care of the environment is important as it can reflect back onto us. Reducing my waste can help keep this world a little cleaner for the people I love.

With so much going on in the world, there's a lot that feels like we have no control over. But one thing we do have control over is how and what we consume. Taking the time to make conscious and mindful decisions that are going to help the environment when it needs it most. There is no planet B.

I want to reduce my environmental impact because the natural world deserves our help

Because going zero waste is probably one of the ONLY effective sustainability campaigns I've come across so far, which is "manageable difficult" and has a real impact.

I want to become more conscious of the waste that I produce, and learn strategies for minimizing it. Ideally, when I have a more stable living situation, these tools can be applied and lead to no single-use plastic, composting all food waste, growing my own food, and creating/upcycling my clothes!

I want to reduce my impact on the Earth

I want to reduce my environmental impact to ensure that future generations have the same opportunities and resources available down the line.

I want to learn how to reduce my consumption and waste

I want to reduce waste in my community and give back!

Bring outdoors matters a lot to me and id like to keep it as beautiful as possible for future generations. We all deserve a clean, safe world.

I like saving the planet

I want to be a part of the movement that helps change the way we view waste as a society and how mindful we are with waste.

In the wake of current climate news and legislation, every individual action matters and it’s important to not forget that.

I want to reduce my environmental impact because I think it is important to care for our planet and our neighbors in the best way that we can.

I'm looking for new ways to reduce my environmental impact and promote a circular economy, and love learning about these topics :)

I want to reduce my waste to help create an overall cleaner and longer lasting world.

I want to learn more creative ways to reduce waste and help my friends and family do so too!

i want to do my part in reducing global warming

I want to be more conscious about my consumption habits and embody zero waste principles in my day to day.

It will make the earth a better place for generations to come.

I think it’s important to keep our environment habitable for other nature and future generations!

I want to reduce my environmental waste so that I can make sure I am contributing to a better and cleaner Earth !

I want to lower my carbon footprint to help fight climate change!

I want to have fun and do my best

I want to make the world beautiful!!!

I want to help the planet.

I want reduce my environmental impact for our planet 🌎

I want to leave the earth a better place than what I grew up with.

our campus needs more focus on zero-waste actions!

I want a healthy environment for future generations to enjoy and thrive.

I am joining because as a sustainability minor I think it is important to keep yourself accountable for your actions, which I think are easy to lose track of sometimes.

I want to reduce the amount of waste I create because I’m worried about our environment and want to be more conscious of my impact!

To be more conscious about waste and to become a more sustainable person.

It makes me feel empowered to do something to curb the growing waste crisis!

I love the planet! We only have one!

I want to create a cleaner future!

I want to reduce my environmental impact because I think that it is important to be mindful of our planet.

I want to reduce my environmental impact and show others how easy it is to do it too.

I want to reduce my environmental impact through being cognizant of my waste, specifically my usage of paper/plastic cups. I'm really bad at carrying around a reusable water bottle and hate washing dishes, but cutting unnecessary plastic and paper usage out of my lifestyle would be easy and make a tangible difference.

Learn more about ways to ensure a sustainable future for all life. Practice and grow my sustainable low energy personal daily life habits.

i care deeply about the earth and its inhabitants

keep our earth healthy!

I want to reduce my environmental impact because I care about the well being of all organisms that currently live or will live on Earth. I want to make sure I am doing what I can to protect and care for myself and community.

To continue focusing my on my consumption habits in an effort to further reduce them.

Live a more sustainable lifestyle, and encourage others to do the same.