Shelby Brookbank

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

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

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

I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

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

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

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

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

I will donate 10 zero waste period kits to young people with periods so that they can reduce their waste and the financial burden of menstruation while continuing their education.

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.

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

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

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

I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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 raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.

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 make 3 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.

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.

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

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will spend at least 30 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.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will write or sign 5 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

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.