Gabrielle Anderson

I am going to learn more about buy nothing groups and join one or more in my community. I will look there first for items I need, and post items I want to pass on to someone else.

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 4 of my household members.

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

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 2 plastic bags per day by bringing them to a drop-off.

I will collect and recycle used contact lenses and packaging through a specialized program.

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

I will switch to compostable floss in a reusable container.

I will replace 4 plastic toothbrushes in my household with recycled plastic, wood or bamboo toothbrushes.

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