Nadereh Afsharmanesh

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will use my reusable shopping bags.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

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

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

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 30 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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

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

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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

I will look to refill my household cleaning products such as laundry detergent, shampoos, and soaps. You may be surprised to find startup/local bulk stores in your neighborhood that provide household materials and even staple foods such as pasta and rice without the plastic packaging.

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will purchase refillable beauty products.