Sienna Sullivan

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

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

I will keep 10 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

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.

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

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

I will replace 10 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will spend 60 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.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 50 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 12 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.

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.

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 12 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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