Kuei-Ti Lu

I will spend 2 minutes learning about how plastic pollution affects members of my own community and how organizations in my community are working for change.

I will spend 2 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will prepare my own pet food to avoid 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 avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will make better choices for the environment and my baby's bum by using reusable baby wipes most or all of the time.

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

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

I will spend at least 2 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

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

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

I will spend 2 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 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 lessen my plastic impact by making my own makeup.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with either 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 only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 2 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

I will spend 2 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will plant a herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, dorm room, or community garden using as little plastic as possible.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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