Charlotte Cowdery

I will replace 2 plastic toothbrushes in my household with recycled plastic, wood or bamboo toothbrushes.

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).

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

I will ditch zippered plastic bags and/or plastic wrap and switch to reusable containers or wrap for food storage.

I will keep 1 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will assemble and/or use a to-go bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for 2 of my household members.

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 replace my disposable plastic razors with a steel safety razor.

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.