Heather Kalka

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

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

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

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

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.

I will move closer to work to decrease the distance required to drive.