Karen Schenk

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

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

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 pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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.

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I was unable to find a leash and collar at Goodwill or Craigslist, but did find an all natural - soy based- leash and collar product for both my big dogs! :-)

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

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 replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

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