Michael Walsh

Post to our Team APE feed about an item that you "upcycled" or "creatively reused" and thereby avoided consuming plastic associated with buying a new item and having that item sent to you/your area!

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

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

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

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

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

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

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

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 replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.