Maggie Schumacher

I will replace 2 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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 spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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 visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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

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