Laura Webb

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

Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 1 learning about the dangers of balloons and find eco-friendly alternatives to use instead.

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.

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

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

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

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

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

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.

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

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 1 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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