John Mahorner

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

I will spend 120 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

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

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

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

I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.

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 properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

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

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

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