Brigid Charest

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

I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

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

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 10 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot - and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn what these numbers mean and which types of plastics are accepted for recycling in my area.

I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

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