Amalia Friess

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

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

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

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.

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

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

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

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 10 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

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.

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.

Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 10 learning about the dangers of balloons and find eco-friendly alternatives to use instead.

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