Karen Brown

I will wash my clothing in cold water and hang it to dry to reduce the amount of microplastic shedding and to prolong the life of my garments.

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers.

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

I will use a reusable lint brush or vacuum to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets, and furniture.

I will make sure any BPI-certified compostable plastic products I use will be disposed of correctly by putting them in my curbside compost/food scraps bin or taking them to a drop-off location and not placing them in the regular recycling.

I will make  1 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

I will recycle my plastic containers at work, and if I can't find a recycling bin I'll bring the item home with me.

I will swap out my single-use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper to clean up in my yard.