Jack M

Understanding the origins of plastic helps us see its environmental impact more clearly. I will spend 40 minutes learning how plastic is made — from fossil fuels to finished product — and reflect on how that knowledge influences my choices.

Companies pay attention when customers speak up. I will email 4 businesses or brands I use, asking them to reduce plastic packaging, offer refills, or improve product sustainability.

My voice matters. I will contact 3 civic leaders or elected officials to express support for a local, regional, or national policy aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable alternatives.

Policy is one of the most powerful tools for reducing plastic waste at scale. I will spend 30 minutes learning about current or proposed plastic-related policies, such as bans on single-use plastics or extended producer responsibility laws, to better understand how systems can change.