I learned that most of the cleaning products I use are very toxic and can threaten the marine life. They have chemicals that can cause water and air pollution. I will try to create my own cleaning products.

For the past couple of years, I have been involved with a company sponsored clean up event in collaboration with the Hudson Riverkeeper - the Riverkeeper Sweep. Our next sweep is this Saturday. Working with others to clean up the community feels very rewarding, but it also eye-opening. It is always surprising to see how much litter lines our waterfronts, both small and large scale. From hundreds and hundreds of bottlecaps to tires and more, every bit we pick up makes a difference.

I learned that some of the products I use are advertised as clean or vegan. I also learned that Sephora and Ulta offer, or will offer, a means of recycling empty cosmetic containers. I've started to take into consideration buying bulk or the larger sizer products and refilling my regular or mini size versions instead of buying multiple regular-size items. I've done this for moisturizer, soaps, and conditioners.

My friend and I swap clothes from time to time. It reduces the amount of new clothes we buy and helps us keep in contact with each other on a regular basis.

I attended the Earth Month Ecochallenge: Conservation & Action on earth day. It was interesting to learn the different ways other people are doing to protect Earth.