Mary Beth Tavernese

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

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

I will swap out 5 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will keep 4 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

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

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

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

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

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.