Jessica Vanella

I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.

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

I will use beauty products that come in plastic-free packaging or refillable packaging.

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.

I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.

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

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

Pick one room in your house and determine at least one thing you can switch out in that room from plastic based to plastic free. Report your work in daily reflections.

I will avoid using disposables, such as balloons, table covers and single-use favors as well as disposable plates, cups and utensils for special occasions.

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