Peter Martin

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

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 make my environmental actions visible by sharing about them on my social media networks and the Plastic Free Ecochallenge participant feed.

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.

For many years, I have created one or more compost piles in my yard to keep yard waste from going into plastic bags and into the landfill and to limit the need for plastic fertilizer containers and preventing the many adverse effects of using chemical fertilizers

I have two rainbarrels at my house and I use them almost everyday to water my plants during the growing season

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

I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 60 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

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

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

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