Charmaine von Kriegenbergh

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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

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.

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

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

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 spend 5 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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

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

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

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

I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.