Charmaine Shannon

Watch film "Smog of the Sea" to learn more about the impact of plastic in our oceans. Be inspired by the unique crew and see that anyone can make a difference.

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 spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 12 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I have no pets but always "DONATE" to Shelters so I will practice all of your Actions while I am doing so and I will Educate myself on these practices so I can talk to the recipients about these practices also.

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

I will swap out 6 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 60 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

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

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

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

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

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

"REFUSE" straws in all restaurants and anywhere selling drinks explaining to them "WHY" whenever you can. Purchase and carry your own Reusable Straw which I did and Always do use it and have had people ask about it so this really does work !!

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 12 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

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