Marissa Tompkins

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

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

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 purchase refillable beauty products.

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

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

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

I will spend 25 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 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

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

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

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

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

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.

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.

I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

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

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

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

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