marylynn barnwell

Beach clean up with a focus on MicroPlastics

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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.

To bring awareness to the fishing practices and the trash the camping sites leave behind while cleaning up the area.

Beach Clean up hosted by ASLC - to clean up our community and bring awareness to the dangers of single use plastic and provide tips for reduction

Instead of using single use cotton rounds, I will switch to reusable bamboo rounds.

I will use cloth rags for around-the-house cleanups instead of paper towels.

I will line my trash bins at home with paper bags instead of plastic bags.

I will make an effort to purchase/use matches instead of plastic lighters.

I will avoid using aerosol or plastic air fresheners and use a candle or incense instead.

I will make an effort to purchase clothing from thrift/second-hand stores instead of buying fast fashion clothing.

When going out to eat, I will bring my own reusable container for leftovers instead of using the restaurant-provided containers.

I will make my own snacks instead of purchasing pre-packaged snacks at the store (homemade granola bars, rice krispie treats, dried fruit, trail mix, hummus, applesauce, protein bites, etc.)

I will take my produce containers to a farmer's market to refill them instead of buying more in plastic packaging from the store.

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

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

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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 pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

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