Christina Arnold

To learn more about zero waste lifestyle and local efforts

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 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will write or sign 1 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

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 make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 10 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

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

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

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

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 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 give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

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

I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.