Dominique Hunt

I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

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 at least 25 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 2 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

Take daily steps towards planting a tree and researching eco companies.

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

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

Cut down on the single use plastics at your next event and promote more sustainable practices by offering reusable items.

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.

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

I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.

I will spend 30 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 donate 6 zero waste period kits to young people with periods so that they can reduce their waste and the financial burden of menstruation while continuing their education.

I will make my environmental actions visible by sharing about them on my social media networks and the Plastic Free Ecochallenge participant feed.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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 make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

I will swap out 4 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.

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

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.

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

I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.