Alexa Deppeler

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers or I will bring my own reusable container to take home leftovers.

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

I will spend 30 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

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 avoid 5 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.

I will use reusable containers when freezing food and opt for glass or metal when purchasing new containers.

I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.

I will avoid items marketed to first-time parents and instead use or refurbish items I already have or get them from friends or family.