Hilary Roberts-King

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.

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

I will hang-dry my laundry to use the sun as a natural bleach alternative, or use another natural bleach alternative.

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 5 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

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

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

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

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.

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

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

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

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