Carrie Wiskman

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

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

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

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

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

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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 find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.

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