Albert Pope

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will spend 30 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I'm using a toilet top bidet to give everyone in the house a fresh out of the shower feeling, without having to take as many showers just for that purpose. We're also using less paper, and that saves water too!

I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

https://stopmicrowaste.com/en/tenfortheocean