Jacquie Kostoff(L&E)

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.

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

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

Use reusable bags when shopping.

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 make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

I will write or sign 1 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 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.

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

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.