Kelly Burroughs

Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.

I will swap 4 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 6 products from the bulk section using my own containers.

I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.

I will spend 60 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me 

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can.

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