Linda Salvi

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

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

I will replace 3 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

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

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 60 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

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

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

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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 pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

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 create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

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