Krina Damien

Recycling can be very confusing! Educating people on what can and cannot be recycled will help keep plastics and organics out of landfills and keep the recycling stream cleaner both at work and at home.

I will spend 5 minutes educating my family on reasons to avoid plastic and how we will do it.

I will provide daily plastic-free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cutlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

I will support the sharing economy by joining a community tool or toy library.

I will avoid using disposable decorations, such as balloons and plastic table coverings, for special occasions.

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

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

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.