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joy kotheimer 7/10/2019 8:26 PM
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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019 expert in no time!
"What you do makes a difference. And you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. "
I will pick up 6 piece(s) of litter each day.
I will spend 2 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.
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 toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.