Laura Murphy

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.

I will cut single-use plastics out of my morning drink by switching to reusable coffee pods, tea infusers, and bulk beans or tea leaves.

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

I will reuse existing bags such as pet food bags, grocery bags, or online shopping bags instead of buying new bags to line my trash containers.

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

Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.

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