Ann Gilbert

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 2 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

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

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

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 chose this because of the amount of plastic (and other) packaging involved in shipping

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

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

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

Contamination makes the recycling process more difficult. I will review which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my county and recycle only those items. 

I chose this because of the amount of plastic (and other) packaging involved in shipping