Michele Sousa

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

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

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.

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

I will make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.

I will swap out 4 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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 replace 3 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

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

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

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

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 keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

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

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

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

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.

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 spend 15 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.