Jan Aaronson

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

Beach clean up with a focus on MicroPlastics

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 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.

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

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will replace 1 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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

I will not have a pet, in order to reduce the plastic used in having one.

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

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