Loryn Wolff

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will replace 10 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

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.

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

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

I will use a microfiber catcher in my laundry, or install a microfiber filter for my washing machine.

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

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

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 15 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.

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

Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 15 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.