Mary Dobrzynski

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA-approved reusable quart-sized bag.

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

Baltimore has a lot of trash in common areas, along sidewalks and curbside. My goal is to bring a small trash bag and glove on my daily treks. I will pickup trash along the route.

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

I will pick up 6 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will spend 120 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with either a bar or refillable option.

If possible, I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.