Natalie Haberman

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 10 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

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

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 5 products from the bulk section using my own containers.

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.

Contamination makes the recycling process more difficult. I will review which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my county and recycle only those items.