Casie H.

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

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

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how plastic pollution affects members of my own community and how organizations in my community are working for change.

I will pick up 14 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will donate 1 zero waste period kits to young people with periods so that they can reduce their waste and the financial burden of menstruation while continuing their education.

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

I will plant a herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, dorm room, or community garden using as little plastic as possible.

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 advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

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

I will spend 60 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.