Tamara Arndt

I will spend 15 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

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

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

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

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

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

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

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 purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

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