Katherine Burgueño

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

I will pick up 6 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging, making sure to wash them well before using them.

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

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.

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