Katie Kalkman

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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

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

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

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 1 plastic bags per day by bringing them to a drop-off.

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.

I will borrow toys for my kids instead of buying new or used.

I will buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or I will make my own toys from repurposed items found in my home!

I will avoid items marketed to first-time parents and instead use or refurbish items I already have or get them from friends or family.

I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on reasons to avoid plastic and how we will do it.