Family

Be the example for your family when making plastic-free choices!

Take on a Family and Child Challenge by selecting any of the actions below and learn about all the plastic-free options for your family.

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Discover Together

I will spend (___) minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
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Action Resources:

How to Talk to Your Kids about Plastic Pollution

Plastic Free Guide

How to Help Your Kids Go Plastic-Free
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One-Time Action
Swap the Snacks

I will swap out (___) prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
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Plastic Free Kids
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Daily Action
Provide the Alternatives

I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.
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Beginners Guide to Zero Waste Living

Australia's Zero Waste Family
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Daily Action
Learn about Environmental Injustice

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend (___) minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.
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Action Resources:

Video: "Pollution Is Segregated" Says the Father of Environmental Justice

Environmental Justice ..... What does that mean?

EPA Environmental Justice Research

Environmental Justice Strategy
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One-Time Action
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
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Action Resources:

How to Pack a Zero Waste Lunch

Pack a Zero Waste Lunch – Day 17 of the Zero Waste Challenge

Life Without Plastic: lunch prep and storage options
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Daily Action
Glass Bottle Baby

I will replace (___) plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
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Non-toxic Baby Bottles

Steel Baby Bottles
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One-Time Action
Thoughtful Toys

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
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Plastic Free Christmas

Plastic-Free Children’s Gifts That Last and Foster Learning
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One-Time Action
Make the Change to Cloth Diapers

I will replace single use diapers for reusable cloth diapers.
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Diaper Facts

Natural Wool Diaper Cover
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Natural Paints

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.
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Non-toxic Nursery Paint

Paint the town green
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Create a Custom Action

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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