Simple Earth Month Tips for Everyday Sustainability
Celebrating Earth Month: Simple Ways Eastman Employees Help the Planet
In celebration of Earth Month, Eastman employees from across the globe are sharing practical tips that anyone can adopt to make a positive environmental impact.
1. Use Reusable Shopping Bags
A small habit with a big impact—bringing your own bags while shopping is a great step toward reducing plastic waste.
“I keep a bunch of reusable bags next to where I store my keys,” shared Maggie Brim, a sustainability manager in Greenville, South Carolina. “I also keep some in the car so I’m never without them!”
2. Give Clothes a Second Life
The “reduce, reuse, recycle” mantra is becoming more popular in fashion.
“At Eastman, we often talk about advanced recycling, but reusing clothes is just as important,” noted Claudia de Witte from Rotterdam, Netherlands, who works in sustainability marketing. “I like to think of it as 'people-to-people recycling'—prolonging a garment’s use brings value to others in our communities.”
3. Support Local Farmers
In Mexico City, Ricardo Pacheco opts for fresh, local produce and meats from a nearby farmers market.
“It’s just a short walk away, though I usually take a bus home with all the groceries,” said Ricardo, a design lead on the brand team. “Shopping there creates real connections—you know who’s behind the produce. And the prices are fantastic!”
4. Carry a Refillable Water Bottle
Avoiding single-use plastic is as easy as remembering your reusable bottle when you're out.
“An empty water bottle can be filled again and again,” said Nicole Selden, based in Mountain Home, Arkansas, who works in marketing communications for Eastman’s plastics division. “I attach mine to the outside of my backpack—it saves space and cuts down on plastic bottle use when traveling.”
5. Join a Community Cleanup
In Antwerp, Belgium, Rosa Quarato’s neighborhood organizes seasonal street cleanups that often end in a friendly gathering.
“Our local government provides everything—from gloves and bags to breakfast croissants on occasion,” said Rosa, a sustainability manager. “It’s a great way to care for our environment while meeting neighbors.”
Residents can also request cleanup supplies anytime and arrange for collected litter to be picked up afterward.
In celebration of Earth Month, Eastman employees from across the globe are sharing practical tips that anyone can adopt to make a positive environmental impact.
1. Use Reusable Shopping Bags
A small habit with a big impact—bringing your own bags while shopping is a great step toward reducing plastic waste.
“I keep a bunch of reusable bags next to where I store my keys,” shared Maggie Brim, a sustainability manager in Greenville, South Carolina. “I also keep some in the car so I’m never without them!”
2. Give Clothes a Second Life
The “reduce, reuse, recycle” mantra is becoming more popular in fashion.
“At Eastman, we often talk about advanced recycling, but reusing clothes is just as important,” noted Claudia de Witte from Rotterdam, Netherlands, who works in sustainability marketing. “I like to think of it as 'people-to-people recycling'—prolonging a garment’s use brings value to others in our communities.”
3. Support Local Farmers
In Mexico City, Ricardo Pacheco opts for fresh, local produce and meats from a nearby farmers market.
“It’s just a short walk away, though I usually take a bus home with all the groceries,” said Ricardo, a design lead on the brand team. “Shopping there creates real connections—you know who’s behind the produce. And the prices are fantastic!”
4. Carry a Refillable Water Bottle
Avoiding single-use plastic is as easy as remembering your reusable bottle when you're out.
“An empty water bottle can be filled again and again,” said Nicole Selden, based in Mountain Home, Arkansas, who works in marketing communications for Eastman’s plastics division. “I attach mine to the outside of my backpack—it saves space and cuts down on plastic bottle use when traveling.”
5. Join a Community Cleanup
In Antwerp, Belgium, Rosa Quarato’s neighborhood organizes seasonal street cleanups that often end in a friendly gathering.
“Our local government provides everything—from gloves and bags to breakfast croissants on occasion,” said Rosa, a sustainability manager. “It’s a great way to care for our environment while meeting neighbors.”
Residents can also request cleanup supplies anytime and arrange for collected litter to be picked up afterward.
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