Scott Compton

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

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

If possible, I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

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

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

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

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 20 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

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.

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.

Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

I will spend at least 30 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.

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

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

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