Tyler Heil

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 4 products from the bulk section using my own containers.

I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.

I will provide daily plastic-free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cutlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

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 ditch the sponge and use a reusable or compostable option such as a brush, scrubber or dishrag instead.

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

I will call ahead to ask if I can bring my own garment bag to the dry cleaner or request no bag.

I will reuse existing bags such as pet food bags, grocery bags, or online shopping bags to line my trash bins (or go without plastic liners) and offset using as many new bags as possible.

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.