Aly Foty

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

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

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

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 dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

I will wash my clothing in cold water and hang it to dry to reduce the amount of microplastic shedding and to prolong the life of my garments.

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

I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.

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

I will swap out my single-use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper to clean up in my yard.