Angie Selzer

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.

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

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

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 spend at least 5 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 5 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

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

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