Raquel Fierro

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!

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

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 donate 5 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 advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

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.

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

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

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA-approved reusable quart-sized bag.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

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

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

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

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 replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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