Hales Parcells

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

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

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

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

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

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

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

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

If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.