Angela Wirick

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

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

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

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 60 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

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 pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

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