Shana Kent

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

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

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

I will spend 10 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will spend 15 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 lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

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 make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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

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

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

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

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