Donna Talamantes

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

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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 plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

I will spend 60 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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

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

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 replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

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

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