Shelby Brookbank

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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.

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 replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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