Kelsie Myers

I will spend 10 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.

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

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.