- All dry food (beans, rice, etc) purchased in bulk to eliminate unnecessary packaging.
- At least 90% of laundry washed and dried at home with homemade detergent.
- Use remaining plastic zip top bags and transition to reusable baggies and/or food storage containers.
- Transition remaining toiletry products (hair gel, make up, mouth wash) to natural, vegan, and cruelty free alternatives.
- Completely eliminate plastic shopping bags -- no exceptions!
- Start simple recycling system at home (plastic, glass, paper, aluminum)
- Call companies and unsubscribe from all junk mail.
Goals for 2013:
- Establish "apartment style" composting system.
- Contact HOA about solar alternatives for electricity.
- New car must be electric or electric hybrid.
- Either participate in a community garden or find a way to grow herbs/small veggies in window boxes.
- Switch to toilet paper made of recycled paper and phase out paper towels completely.
- Purchase soymilk and tofu maker to make these items at home.
