Christopher Villacorta

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

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

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

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

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

I will spend 2 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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 chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 60 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 13 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.

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

I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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

I will spend 62 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 pick up 15 piece(s) of litter each day.