Nicole Padron

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will keep 10 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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.

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

When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

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

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 environmental actions visible by sharing about them on my social media networks and the Plastic Free Ecochallenge participant feed.

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 spend 25 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

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