Lee Tran

My everyday choices can influence others. I will carry and use a reusable kit in public spaces, modeling plastic-reducing behaviors and showing that small changes are possible.

Widespread change starts with local action and community innovation. I will spend 25 minutes learning about programs or initiatives in my area that reduce plastic use, such as third-party sanitization services, repair cafes, food gleaning, lending libraries, bulk or thrift stores, bans on single-use items, or zero-waste businesses.

Understanding the origins of plastic helps us see its environmental impact more clearly. I will spend 25 minutes learning how plastic is made — from fossil fuels to finished product — and reflect on how that knowledge influences my choices.

Our actions are more powerful when we take them together. I will invite someone to join the Ecochallenge with me so we can learn and take action together.