Jessica Nyaribo

I will spend 20 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 support the sharing economy by joining a community tool exchange, toy library, or buy nothing group.

I will switch to compostable floss in a reusable container.

I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

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

I will give experiences instead of things for gifts.

I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on reasons to avoid plastic and how we will do it.

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