I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
Family + Pets
Thoughtful Toys
I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Kitchen
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 4 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Kitchen
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
Kitchen
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
Kitchen
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
Bedroom
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Bedroom
Ditch Dryer Sheets
I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Family + Pets
Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal
I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Family + Pets
Homemade Pet Food
I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Participant Feed
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Family + Pets
Does making your own pet food seem like a habit you can keep up in the long term? What else can you do to reduce your use of plastic packaging that can come from taking care of your pet's needs?
I've been doing it for a while. It is healthier for them, and I enjoy making food for my dog. I also convinced my friend to do the same and now we share recipes.
I have reusable totes and produce bags. The difficult part is that the reusable produce bags have a tare and most market cashiers do not bother entering, so I usually pay a bit more per weight of the produce.
Beyond reducing waste, there are many benefits to packing zero waste lunches (for kids or yourself!). What other benefits have you noticed from this practice?
By packaging my lunches on reusable glass "Tupperware", not only I don't create waste, but I also do not heat up my food on plastic containers that can leach into your food.
Do an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
