20 February: Make a list of items you waste

Studies have shown that making a written plan for changes you want to make increases the likelihood of achieving them. Apply this principle to reduce the amount of waste you generate.

• Start by keeping a written diary of items you throw away.
• Identify wasteful items that you habitually use and would like to eliminate.
• Write a plan for how you’ll change your wasteful habits.
• Check in with your plan after a week or two to evaluate your progress.

As a heading for your log, write this statement to inspire and guide you:

“Make a serious commitment to respect and protect creation, to be attentive to every person, to counter the culture of waste.”