Sarah Odien

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

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

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

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 make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

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

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

I will write or sign 2 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

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

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

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 30 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

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

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 5 learning about the dangers of balloons and find eco-friendly alternatives to use instead.