Patricia Shuman Robleto

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

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

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

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.

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

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

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

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

Switch from single use wipes to reuseable make-up remover/face wash option to reduce waste.

I will swap out 5 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

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

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 hang-dry my laundry to use the sun as a natural bleach alternative, or use another natural bleach alternative.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

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

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 prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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