Debbie Milligan

I will spend 20 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 replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with either a bar or refillable option.

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for plastic reduction policies that are better for both the planet and people.

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 20 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

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 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 single use diapers with reusable cloth diapers.

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

I will spend 15 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 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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