Lisa Carey

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

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

I will use a reusable lint brush or vacuum to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets, and furniture.

I will replace my synthetic loofah with a natural loofah or wash cloth.

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes. 

I will purchase toothpaste powder or toothpaste tabs in plastic-free packaging.

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

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.

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