Sarah Tibbitts

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

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will spend 2 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

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

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

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

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

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

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