Jivar Afshar

Post to our Team APE feed about an item that you "upcycled" or "creatively reused" and thereby avoided consuming plastic associated with buying a new item and having that item sent to you/your area!

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

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

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.

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

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

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

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

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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 talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.