Anna Forbes

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 3 products from the bulk section using my own containers.

I will swap 2 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

I will avoid 3 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

I will spend 5 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.

I will cut single-use plastics out of my morning drink by switching to reusable coffee pods, tea infusers, and bulk beans or tea leaves.

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

I will assemble and/or use a to-go bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for 4 of my household members.

I will replace 2 plastic toothbrushes in my household with recycled plastic, wood or bamboo toothbrushes.

I will switch to compostable floss in a reusable container.