Douglas Pace

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

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

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.

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

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

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.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

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

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

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 pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

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