Ambre Cook

I will spend 5 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will keep 6 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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.

If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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

I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will plant a 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 reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA-approved reusable quart-sized bag.

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

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