abigail bowers

I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

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

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 6 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 6 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

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

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will make better choices for the environment and my baby's bum by using reusable baby wipes most or all of the time.

I will replace single use diapers with reusable cloth diapers.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

I will spend 120 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.