Kristen Mankowski

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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

I will volunteer 30 hour(s) in my community.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?

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

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will look at and purchase alternative packaging for pet food, pet treats, and pet enrichment, or consider making my own food, treats, and enrichment at home to reduce or eliminate plastic pet product packaging.

I will spend 60 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

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

I will pick up 20 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

I will lessen my plastic impact by making my own makeup.

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!