Hugo Jule-Quintanilla

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 purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

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

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

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will spend 5 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will purchase (or continue to) toilet paper that does NOT come in a plastic package. I'll used TP that's wrapped or package with paper or cardboard.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

I will spend at least 5 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

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