Callie Cole

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

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

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

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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

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 only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!