Amanda Waddle

During July I have 3 meetings with city of Gainesville commissioners and Mayor Poe about eliminating single-use plastics at all city events and having all city building work towards zero waste.

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

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

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

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

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

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

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

If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

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 sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

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