Martha Regester

I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.

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

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

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

I will make 2 of my own cleaning products at home.

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

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

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

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.