Johanna Sandoval

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

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

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

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

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.

I will make better choices for the environment and my baby's bum by using reusable baby wipes most or all of the time.

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

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

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

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 disposable razors with steel razors.

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 purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

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

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will replace single use diapers with reusable cloth diapers.

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

I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.

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

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

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

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

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.

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