Gina Miani

A great place to start is one of the documentaries listed in the links below (click LEARN MORE) - they shed light on issues that we face in the US and globally.

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

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

I will spend at least 10 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 visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

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

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

I will plant a herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, dorm room, or community garden.