Marlee Dietrich

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 2 products from the bulk section using my own containers.

I will avoid 4 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

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

I will make  2 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with solid bars or refillable options.

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

I will ditch the sponge and use a reusable or compostable option such as a brush, scrubber or dishrag instead.

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.