Step 1: Conduct a Waste Audit

1. Track Your Waste:
   • For one week, record everything you throw away. Include all types of waste: food scraps, paper, plastic, etc.
2. Categorize Your Waste:
   • Sort your waste into the following categories:
     • Recyclable: Items like plastic bottles, paper, glass.
     • Compostable: Items like food scraps, yard waste.
     • Landfill: Items that cannot be recycled or composted.

Step 2: Analyze Your Waste

1. Identify Patterns:
   • Which category had the most items? Why?
2. Reflect:
   • What surprised you about your waste habits?
   • Were there any items that didn’t clearly fit into one category?

Step 3: Create an Action Plan

1. Set Goals for Improvement:
   • Minimalism: List 3 areas where you can reduce consumption or own fewer unnecessary items.
   • Composting: Plan how to start composting at home. If it’s not possible, explain why and propose alternatives.
   • Recycling: Research local recycling rules. Identify steps you can take to recycle more effectively.
2. Implement Solutions:
   • Describe how you will take action in each area (e.g., specific habits, tools, or methods).

Step 4: Submit Your Work

1. 1. Summary of Findings:
      • Present a summary of your waste audit results. Include a table or chart showing the quantities in each category (Recyclable, Compostable, Landfill).
   2. Detailed Action Plan:
      • Outline your future steps for waste reduction, focusing on minimalism, composting, and recycling.

Format:

• Include at least one visual element, such as:
  • A table with the tracking data (date / type of waste / amount of waste)
  • A pie chart showing your waste distribution.
  • Photos of your composting setup or other actions you’ve taken.