Crysta Lorenz

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

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

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 conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

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 own cleaning products at home.

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.

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

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

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

I will swap out 5 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.