Anna rose

I will swap out 4 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will use a microfiber catcher in my laundry, or install a microfiber filter for my washing machine.

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

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

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

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

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

When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

I will spend 40 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

I will write or sign 5 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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.

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.