Gabrielle Nelson

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

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

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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

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

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

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

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

I will replace single use diapers for reusable cloth diapers.

I will replace 1 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.