Year of Practical Stewardship
Early Spring: Reset and Reorganize
March – April
As daylight returns, it’s natural to reset. Clearing clutter, waste, and inefficiencies creates space for more intentional living.
Week 12: Recycle right
Clean, correct recycling works. And yes, there are places here in the valley to recycle glass!
https://www.gallatinsolidwaste.org/files/27701aa92/2025+Recycling+Brochure.pdf
https://www.werecyclemt.com/locations/gallatin-county
Impact: Thousands of pounds of material kept out of landfills.
Week 13: Say no to junk mail
Opt out of what you don’t read.
Impact: Hundreds of pounds of paper saved annually.
Week 14: Fix one thing instead of replacing it
Buttons count.
Impact: 50 fewer items sent to landfills.
Week 15: Walk one short errand per week
March is perfect for it.
Impact: ~12,000–15,000 driving miles avoided annually.
Week 16: Open curtains on sunny days
Free heat still works.
Impact: Modest but measurable reduction in winter heating demand.
Week 17: Carry a refillable water bottle
Bozeman tap water is excellent.
Impact: ~10,000–15,000 plastic bottles avoided annually.