Melissa McLeod

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

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 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

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

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

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

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 own cleaning products at home.