Marlene Raigoza

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

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

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.

I will replace single use diapers with reusable cloth diapers.

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 purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

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 spend 25 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

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

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

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

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

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 not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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 my own cleaning products at home.

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 1 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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

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

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will donate 1 zero waste period kits to young people with periods so that they can reduce their waste and the financial burden of menstruation while continuing their education.

I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.

I will write or sign 1 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

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