Act Now for climate justice! Join members of food co-ops across the Northeast in pledging to reduce waste and Slash Your Trash during the Month of April — the 52nd Anniversary of Earth Day in the U.S.

slash your trash challenge

Did you know that the 292 million tons of waste (nearly 1,800 pounds per person every year) generated in the US in 2018 was primarily made up of plastics, paper, paperboard, and food? As individuals, we can take basic steps to reduce our waste. And working together as a community we can have a big impact!

Join your local Food Co-op and co-op members across our region to Slash Your Trash! It’s easily done

Pledge to take at least one of the actions below to Slash Your Trash.

  • Share Your Experience! Use “#SlashYourTrash”, “#NeighborCoops” and “#ActNow” and tag your local food co-op in social media posts letting friends know what you are doing.

  • Visit the United Nations #ActNow Webpage and let them know about the actions you are taking on Climate Change