Crystal Morrison

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

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.

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

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

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 replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

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

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

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.

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 60 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.