Emma Burnham

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

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

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