Bernie Overbeck

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

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

I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

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 spend 40 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

I will plant a herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.

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

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

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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