Laura Katz

I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

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.

I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

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

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.

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

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