UMich Zero Waste Challenge

To live better within planetary boundaries.

The world is already overflowing with waste and the increase of consumerism isn't helping

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

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!

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

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

Why not!? I know I won't succeed at all the challenges, but I also know it'll be better than not trying!

I want reduce my environmental impact for our planet 🌎

I want to reduce my environmental impact so we don’t ruin our planet

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

I want to reduce my environmental impact because I want to do my part in this movement toward a cleaner planet!

I want to reduce my environmental impact because I want to create a better world for future generations and take care of the earth!

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 dream of a future where I can spend time outside and experience the beauty of nature!

I want to reduce my environmental impact because it can start a snowball effect that spreads to those around me.

I want to have a smaller environmental impact on the earth

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

We only have one planet

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 my environmental impact to help those who will be here after I am gone

We all live in this world together

It could help influence other people who might influence more people and so on.

I want to reduce my environmental impact because I want to reduce the amount of garbage that I produce and throw away.

To build more sustainable daily habits.

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

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'm fully aware of the state of the world environmentally, and it does not feel right sitting back and doing nothing while the world literally burns. If I can make a small difference in trying to help save our planet, I would love to.

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.

So, that my plastic waste does not end up in whale stomachs:-)

I want to reduce my waste because I feel its important for those who can, to work together and fight climate change. I'm scared for the health of the Earth and I want to be a part of something that can help, even it seems negligible.

I think it is the right thing to do!

I want to show others how beneficial it is to be zero waste

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 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 want to focus more on reducing my waste specifically when it comes to things like plastic waste for cups and simple things that we don’t think of.

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

I want to reduce the negative impact I have on our environment as I’d like to keep our world clean and healthy for us and the generations to come.

I want the planet to be livable and beautiful for the future generations <3

I want to be a good example to my nephews. They're trash goblins.

A healthy environment means healthy people. Being outside in nature and being able to drink fresh water and breathe fresh air the the assurance of knowing the harmony of people, animals, plants, and weather can live life together in a sustainable manner does a lot for my mental health. I want to do my part and prove to myself that I can live in an environmentally friendly way.

I want to help reduce waste

I am passionate about reducing my environmental impact.

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

I want to learn more about reducing my waste impact because I know I have a lot to learn!

We live in a planet with finite resources and literally can’t survive doing what we’ve been doing!

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

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 because it is my duty to be conscientious about my choices and their consequences

we need to!

Growing up near the Grand River I knew that keeping it clean was important to keeping my neighbors and nature healthy

I care about the environment, and I want to be lest wasteful.

I want to live my life more consciously of my waste and my long-term impact on the world.

i want to give back to the Earth that provides so much for me!

I think it is important to make little changes at the very least, because small changes (like bringing a reusable cup or waterbottle) add up over time! I want to make an impact, even a small one, on improving the environment.

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.

I am joining the zero waste challenge because I want to make the world a better place. I love being outside and I want to preserve the beautiful planet that we live on!

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!

I want my children to have a healthy world to live in.

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

our campus needs more focus on zero-waste actions!

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

I want to reduce my environment impact because I’m scared for our future!! Puxatony Phil can only handle so many more weeks of winter

I want to have fun and do my best

I want to reduce my environmental impact because I care about future generations

I want a better future for my child, animals, the planet

I hate wasting stuff. I'm a bit of a hoarder.

Even little things can improve environmental impact

The resources we we have are limited. Humans and our wants are unlimited. We need to be doing something about this, and the best way to do something is together as a community of sustainably minded people concerned about our world.

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

Nature is beautiful and trash is ugly

I like saving the planet

I believe thinking sustainability is a necessary movement towards addressing climate issues! 😝

It's such a waste to waste things! If you've ever visited a landfill you will see how much you don't want to send things there. Reusing things sometimes by sharing them with others and living as lightly on the planet as you can shows your love for Mother Nature and for your fellow beings

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'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 a healthy environment for future generations to enjoy and thrive.

I want to keep the planet livable for humans and all other species!

The changing climate can be really overwhelming, but doing small things can add up! This is me doing my part