Jenna Lyons

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

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.

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

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

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 3 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.

Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 10 learning about the dangers of balloons and find eco-friendly alternatives to use instead.

I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.

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

I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.