Andrew Monk

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

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

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

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

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