Ty Houy

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

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

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 25 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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

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

Use a reusable cup for your Starbucks beverage.

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

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

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