Mary Saraceni

I will swap out 6 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

I will replace 6 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.