Chelsea and Paul Birkholtz

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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 replace 3 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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 keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

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

I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

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

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