Amanda Martinez

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 use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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

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

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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

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

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

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 volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now to reduce their need for plastic.

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 spend 10 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 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

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

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will donate 5 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 use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads.

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 plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

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

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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

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

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