Melissa Paradiso

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

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

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

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

I will spend 60 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

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

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 try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

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 soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.

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

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

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