Kathy Regan

Learn about how plastics are affecting our environment!

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.

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

I will spend 22 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

If possible, I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

I will keep 6 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

I will keep 8 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 16 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

I will swap out 6 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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