Put zero waste into action.
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To live better within planetary boundaries.
The world is already overflowing with waste and the increase of consumerism isn't helping
i care deeply about the earth and its inhabitants
I want to reduce my environmental impact because I think that it is important to be mindful of our planet.
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 environmental impact because I love the Earth
I want to reduce my environmental impact to help beautify Ann Arbor
I want to make the world beautiful!!!
I want to save the world not hurt it
I want to challenge myself to know that producing less waste is an actualy possibility that can be integrated into my life like any healthy habit.
I've been curious about zero-waste for a while, but I don't know where to start
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 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 lower my carbon footprint to help fight climate change!
I am joining zero waste challenge to discover methods to eliminate my waste that I can carry forward with me in the years ahead!
Small actions can add up, and if we want this planet to be around for future generations this is the least I can do.
I think that this is a great challenge to bring more people into learning about how to live a more sustainable lifestyle in a fun way!
Joining the challenge introduces me to new and incremental changes I can make to reduce waste.
I want to reduce my environmental waste so that I can make sure I am contributing to a better and cleaner Earth !
I think that preserving the environment is important!
Getting started
How it works
Step 01
Create your profile
Tell us a bit about yourself so we can suggest your best next step.
Step 02
Take action
Try swaps, complete steps, and join challenges matched to your life.
Step 03
Track your progress
Earn badges, see your impact, and get your next steps as you go.
Your sphere of influence
Change starts where you are and ripples outward. We're here to help you find your best next step at every level.
You
Your daily habits — what you buy, how you cook, what you throw away. This is where most people start, and where the biggest personal impact lives.
Your Community
Your workplace, school, or neighborhood. Organize a challenge, start a composting program, or get your office to ditch single-use plastics.
The System
Policy, advocacy, and the systems that shape what's possible. Push for better reuse infrastructure, packaging regulations, and corporate accountability.
Our Approach
Reduction first.
Everything else follows.
Deforestation, plastic in the ocean, climate change — all driven by overconsumption. Reduction is the only strategy that works at every stage.
Less in → less out.
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Impact
A growing movement of people choosing less waste.
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