Steph Bains

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will make sure to utilizes reuseable/washable make up applicators and make up erasers

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

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

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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

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

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

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

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

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will replace 2 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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