Julie Sinistore

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

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

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 purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will host a house party with friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on plastics.