Danielle Carter

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

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.

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

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

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

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 spend 60 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will host a house party with friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on plastics.

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

I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.