Janelle Cordova

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 40 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

I will pick up 3 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.

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.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 40 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.