Asha Narayangowda

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

I will replace 2 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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

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

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

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

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

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

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

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.