Katie Fortescue

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

I will make my environmental actions visible by sharing about them on my social media networks and the Plastic Free Ecochallenge participant feed.

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

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

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

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

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

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 keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.