Jennifer Bernard

The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn more about what the symbols on plastics mean.

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 1 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

I will spend 60 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

I will use reusable or paper bags when grocery shopping instead of plastic bags

I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.

I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.

I will recycle 3 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

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

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

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.