Pat Heffernan

I will spend 90 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now reduce their need for plastic, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing or stay-at-home orders.

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

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

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

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.