Susan Rubin

I will keep 6 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will spend 60 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 60 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

This action will help habitat loss from cattle farms and reduce waste by creating plant based meals at home.

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

This action will help habitat loss from cattle farms and reduce waste by creating plant based meals at home.

I will write or sign 3 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

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 give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

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 10 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 20 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA-approved reusable quart-sized bag.

I will spend at least 6 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 use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

I will keep 6 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

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 replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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