Matt McQuinn

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 make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 1 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

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

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 make my own cleaning products at home.

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

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 make better choices for the environment and my baby's bum by using reusable baby wipes most or all of the time.

I will replace single use diapers with reusable cloth diapers.

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.

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will replace 6 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 30 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

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

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

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

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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

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

I will spend 205 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

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