Vanessa Mahan

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

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

I will pick up 6 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

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

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

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

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

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

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.