Erika Castillo

I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

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

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

I will replace 5 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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

I will recycle used contact lenses and 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 create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will spend 10 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

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