Will Lee

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

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

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will replace single use diapers with reusable cloth diapers.

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 20 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

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

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.

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will replace 3 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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

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

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

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

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

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