Payton Swenson

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

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

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

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

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 use my own containers when ordering takeout.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.