Family

Be the example for your family when making plastic-free choices!

Take on a Family and Child Challenge by selecting any of the actions below and learn about all the plastic-free options during the EcoChallenge. It's easier than you think to save wildlife.

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Discover Together

I will spend (___) minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
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Action Resources:

How to Talk to Your Kids about Plastic Pollution

Plastic Free Guide
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One-Time Challenge

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EcoLeader

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.
Swap the Snacks

I will swap out (___) prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
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Plastic Free Kids
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Daily Challenge

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EcoPro

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Provide the Alternatives

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

Beginners Guide to Zero Waste Living

Australia's Zero Waste Family
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Daily Challenge

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EcoPro

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
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Action Resources:

How to Pack a Zero Waste Lunch

EcoChallenge Starter Kit
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Daily Challenge

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EcoLearner

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Glass Bottle Baby

I will replace (___) plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
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Action Resources:

Non-toxic Baby Bottles

Steel Baby Bottles
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One-Time Challenge

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EcoPro

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.
Thoughtful Toys

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
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Plastic Free Christmas
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One-Time Challenge

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EcoLeader

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Make the Change to Cloth Diapers

I will replace single use diapers for reusable cloth diapers.
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Action Resources:

Diaper Facts
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EcoLeader

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Natural Paints

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.
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Non-toxic Nursery Paint
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EcoLearner

Our challenge levels are determined by four factors involved in completing the action - time, cost, knowledge, and skills. While these factors may vary by participant, the challenge level can help you choose which actions fit best with your lifestyle and goals.

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