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William Christenson

Normandale Environmental Chemistry

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Plastics 101

Know the Numbers

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.

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Plastics 101

Learn about bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastic

I will learn about what different descriptions and marketing terms mean when used on plastics.

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Plastics 101

Estimate Your Plastic Footprint

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

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Plastics 101
    What might you do differently since learning about bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastic?

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    William Christenson 2/24/2026 6:12 AM
    Reading these articles had allowed me to learn what it means for something to be compostable. This will allow me to be more cognizant of the resources I use and better understand what happens to them after my use of them.

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    William Christenson 2/05/2026 3:20 PM
    Taking the questionnaire on my plastic footprint gave me some surprising results. It showed me how much all the small things add up to and showed me that I am polluting more than I thought before. This will help me be more aware of polluting from now on.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Plastics 101
    What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?

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    William Christenson 2/02/2026 6:01 PM
    I was surprised by how much plastic I was using. In the moment it doesn’t feel like much, but when looking at the long-term effects, it proves to have large consequences.