Ruby Callen

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

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

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

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

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 15 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

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

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

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.