Lona Doolan

We wanted to stop using plastic to store food and now use wide-mouth mason jars and love it! You can see what food is being stored and the jars clean up great in the dishwasher. Unlike plastic containers we had to wash by hand because they didn't stay put in the dishwasher.

I will avoid 2 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

I will switch to plastic-free floss in a reusable container.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with solid bars or refillable options.

New puppy arrived during frigid temperatures so we are training him to go indoor on cloth pads I made myself. I bought old pillow shams from Hidden Treasures and made absorbing cloth inserts from old towel, left over cotton quilt batting and an old shower curtain, we use toilet paper to pick up and flush the poo and our old diaper pail to soak and wash piddle pads.

I will avoid using disposables, such as balloons, table covers and single-use favors as well as disposable plates, cups and utensils for special occasions.

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.

I can make puppy chew toy instead of purchasing and avoid product packaging and use fabric I already own

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