Katherine Heffernan

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

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

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

I will post to my social media networks about how reducing our plastic use is important for both environmental justice and conservation.

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

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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