Andrew Glass

I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.

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 pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.

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.

Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

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

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

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

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.

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