Merry Rankin

I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

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

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

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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

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

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.

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

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging, making sure to wash them well before using them.

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

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.