Danielle Aaquist Storeng-Kirkpatrick

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with either a bar or refillable option.

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about how plastic pollution affects members of my own community and how organizations in my community are working for change.

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.