As a resident, you might:
- Buy organic, locally-produced products from farmers’ markets and Connecticut farms, eating seasonally when possible
- Participate in community gardening
- Learn how to compost with this guide
- Volunteer your time with a community organization like Knox, Keney Park Sustainability Project, Foodshare, or Hartford Food System
- Prevent unnecessary food waste at home with these tips and this toolkit
- Consider minimizing your environmental impact by eating less meat and dairy
- Plant a Row for the Hungry through the Connecticut Food Bank
As a business or building owner, you might:
- Reduce food waste; see page 8 of this report
- Donate food to organizations like Foodshare and the Connecticut Food Bank, and receive tax incentives
- Source ingredients (restaurants) or products (grocery stores/supermarkets) from local community supported agricultural sites
- Phase out single-use plastic and paper bags
- Utilize a composting service such as Blue Earth, or learn to compost as an office on your own with these tips
