MICHELLE DAVENPORT

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.

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

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

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

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

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

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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

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 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 beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.