Kathryn Lien

I will make sure any BPI-certified compostable plastic products I use will be disposed of correctly by putting them in my curbside compost/food scraps bin or taking them to a drop-off location and not placing them in the regular recycling.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers.

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

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

I purchased a salad that was available in a recyclable plastic container. Rather than simply recycling after one use, I washed it and plan to reuse it. I use these containers to send leftovers home with guests.

I will replace my synthetic loofah with a natural loofah or wash cloth.

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. 

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 2 of my household members.

I will shop at our (not so) local co-op at least once a month, to buy in bulk, using paper bags instead of plastic which are supplied, while also bringing my own mesh bags.