Fight litter, join (or host) a community cleanup
Volunteer-led groups, convened by Parish Proud, have made a big impact in cleaning up Lafayette litter.
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Small Fixes
How to make a difference, one step at a time
‘Clean up’ politics: Recycle campaign signs
Without taking this extra step, the signs can take about 20 years to decompose in a local landfill.
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How to reduce waste: Grassroots Glass Recycling
Recycling isn’t free—it takes time and money. BackYard Sapphire needs the community’s financial support (as well as their used bottles and jars) to sustain its growing operations.
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Fix food insecurity: Make red beans
After a year and a half of dishing out red beans every Monday, As Cool As Beans has served over 1,700 hot beans to Lafayette residents.
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Fix democracy: Become a poll worker
Voting is the lifeblood of our democracy, and it happens at the local level. By signing up to become an election worker, your small contribution can have a major impact. (Did we mention you get paid?)
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