Ana Silva

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 avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

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

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will spend 10 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

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