Karen Schenk

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.

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

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

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

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

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

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

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

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.

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how plastic pollution affects members of my own community and how organizations in my community are working for change.

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

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.