Anne Henry

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.

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

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 pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will swap out 6 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.

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

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

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 30 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 6 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will use laundry detergent that is packaged in glass or aluminum, or an alternative like soap nuts.