Jessica Fowler

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

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

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

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

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

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 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 pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

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