Karey Waelchli

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

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

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

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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

I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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

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

I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

Use a reusable cup for your Starbucks beverage.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will replace 5 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

If possible, I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.