Sally W

I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.

I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

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

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

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

I will work with a team of employees to create a sustainability policy that includes waste reduction, including plastics. I picked this challenge because, as a municipal government entity, we should be examples for the citizens we serve.