Brandon Jones

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

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

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

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 plant an herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.

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

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

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

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

I will spend 1 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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

I will make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

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

I will hang-dry my laundry to use the sun as a natural bleach alternative, or use another natural bleach alternative.

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

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 pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 6 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.