Juli Dennis

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

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.

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

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

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

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

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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

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

I will spend 5 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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.

I will replace 10 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.