Sarah Bost

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

I will swap out 5 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 010 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

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

Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.

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.

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

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 replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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 030 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

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

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.

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

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.

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

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.