Sara Payne

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

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

I will make 2 of my own cleaning products at home.

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

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 purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

I will spend 10 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

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

Disposable masks are made of mixed materials and not recyclable. When possible, I will reduce my waste while protecting myself and others by wearing a reusable face covering when in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

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

If at all possible, 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 use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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