Allison Schedin

I will avoid 1 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

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

The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn more about what the symbols on plastics mean.

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 1 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

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

I will make  1 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.

I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex.

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