Sachin Sharma

I will spend 5 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.

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

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, including electronics and metals.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions, and opting out of junk mail.

I will avoid buying and using 5 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will set up or join a recycling program at my workplace or school.

I will plan ahead to use paper products only made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will share a business carbon calculator and encourage my organization to improve our sustainable practices.

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about Industry Solutions and tag Ecochallenge.org.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin practicing it in my own life.

I will spend at least 8 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.