Dale Novak

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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

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

I will spend 1 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.

I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.

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

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

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

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

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

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.