Gina Dullanty

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

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

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

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

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

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

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

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

I will pick up 6 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 60 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

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

I will replace 4 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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

I will spend 60 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

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.

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

I will donate 30 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.

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

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

If possible, I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

Use a reusable cup for your Starbucks beverage.