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I will cut down the miles I drive to reduce microplastic shedding from tires. Alternatives include riding public transit, walking, biking, carpooling and combining trips.

MNimize works to reduce single-use plastic at food service businesses. I will visit a participating location or tell a business I frequent about the resources available to them.

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

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

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

I will learn more about the issues with plastics by picking up one of the books recommended by Hennepin County Library.

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 switch to plastic-free floss in a reusable container.

I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex. Try prioritizing buying used clothing before buying new.

Contamination makes the recycling process more difficult. I will review which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my county and recycle only those items.