REBECCA VAUGHAN

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 1 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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.

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