Michelle Alexander

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

I will spend 30 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!