Melissa Donnelly

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 spend 30 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?

I will lessen my plastic impact by making my own makeup.

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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 purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

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