Hector Diaz

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 use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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.

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

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.