Shawn Sims

I will make better choices for the environment and my baby's bum by using reusable baby wipes most or all of the time.

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

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

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

Skip the plastic bag when picking up the back yard of poop and just put directly into the trash bin

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

I will spend 5 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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 pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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 use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

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

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

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

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

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

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