Anne Sherwin

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

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

I will spend 5 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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 spend 5 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 5 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

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.

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

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.

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