Kimberly Aymond

I will swap out 4 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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.

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

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 keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

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

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

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

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.

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

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.

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 switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.

I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

I will spend 1 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will use a microfiber catcher in my laundry, or install a microfiber filter for my washing machine.

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

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot - and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn what these numbers mean and which types of plastics are accepted for recycling in my area.

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 2 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will replace 2 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will use laundry detergent that is packaged in glass or aluminum, or an alternative like soap nuts.

I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.