Debbie Milligan

I will hang-dry my laundry to use the sun as a natural bleach alternative, or use another natural bleach alternative.

I will spend 2 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will make better choices for the environment and my baby's bum by using reusable baby wipes most or all of the time.

I will replace single use diapers with reusable cloth diapers.

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.

I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.

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

I will make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 1 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

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

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

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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

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.