Jean Clark

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

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

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

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.

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

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

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

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 spend at least 45 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 talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.

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

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

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

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

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.

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

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

I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.