Katherine Erskine

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

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

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 purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

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

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

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 food items with the least amount of packaging.

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

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