Courtney Murray

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

Just because something is past its "expiration date," it might not actually be expired! I will spend 3 minutes learning about the difference between best by, use by, and sell by dates and how to tell if my food is actually expired.

Whether I'm at work, on the go, or having food delivered, I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

Using your dishwasher doesn't just save water! I will use my dishwasher whenever possible to extend the life of my sponges and dish cloths, and shed less microfibers from them.

Vegetable broth cartons are not easily recycled and often not accepted for recycling at all. To avoid or reduce my use of these cartons, I will save my vegetable scraps and fresh herb stems to make homemade vegetable broth instead.

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 replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.

Help us make the Plastic Free Ecochallenge the best it can be! Take the challenge pre-survey (and look out for the post-survey at the end of the challenge!) so we can better understand the impact the challenge has and how we can improve in the future. Plus, you'll earn points for completing it! Thank you!

I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.

The only thing worse than a single-use item is a zero-use item! I will use (and use up) what I already have in my home before buying something new.