Taylor Arave

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

I will spend 5 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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 write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.

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

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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

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

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden