Erin Koch

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.

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.

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

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

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

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