The other day, a friend reached out because she had swapped some plastic containers for glass jars and wasn't sure how to dispose of the old plastic ones.

My suggestion was for her to donate them to the thrift store or post them on her local buy nothing page. You never know who can take your trash and turn it into a treasure!

Here's how we wrapped the conversation. She said, "Very small steps here but trying."

I want you to remember this, too. That's how change happens.

When you take one small step, then another, you build new habits and create the kind of life you want to build.

Whether that is living more sustainably, reducing your waste, or starting a garden, it's all built on small steps that compound.

Can I be your librarian?

It's a privilege to support your sustainability journey and share the knowledge I've obtained.

I have been building up my own sustainable habits over the last 10 years. There have been many small—sometimes tiny—steps to get to where I am today.

Sometimes it feels like I'm the only one who cares, or maybe I haven't found the right way to encourage and motivate change in your own lifestyle.

What questions do you have about trying to be more sustainable and reduce your waste?

Reply back to this email and let me know so we can keep the conversation going!

7-day mini challenge to reduce waste

I've started a weekly series about how we reduce our waste by sharing what was saved from the trash can. Though it feels mundane and simple, I've received more interest than I anticipated.

This curiosity led me to create a free mini challenge to encourage you to reduce your own waste!

See you next week!