Elizabeth Perry

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.

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

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

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

I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.