Alicia Poling

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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

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

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

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

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

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

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

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

I will pick up 20 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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