Beth Smith

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

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

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 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.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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 pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.

I will make better choices for the environment and my baby's bum by using reusable baby wipes most or all of the time.

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

I will replace single use diapers with reusable cloth diapers.

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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

I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.