Jennifer Howland

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will keep 5 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will spend 8 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

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

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

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

I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.