Kylie Wash

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will spend 10 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 donate 2 zero waste period kits to young people with periods so that they can reduce their waste and the financial burden of menstruation while continuing their education.

I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.

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

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 10 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

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.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 10 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will write or sign 1 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.

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

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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