Karen Kingsley

I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 20 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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

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

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

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.

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

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

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

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.

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

Because I can.

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

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

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