Amy Slawson

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

I will spend 1 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

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

I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.

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

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

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 use my own containers when ordering takeout.

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

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

I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

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

I will purchase refillable beauty products.