Gretchen Geiger

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

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will donate 3 zero waste period kits to young people with periods so that they can reduce their waste and the financial burden of menstruation while continuing their education.

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 replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.

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

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

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.

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

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