Susan Jones

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

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

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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 purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

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

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

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 pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

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