Ellen Bronson

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 prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

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

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

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

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

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

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

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

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

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

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

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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