Riley Grams

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

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 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 give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

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.

I will make sure any BPI-certified compostable plastic products I use will be disposed of correctly by putting them in my curbside compost/food scraps bin or taking them to a drop-off location and not placing them in the regular recycling.

I will recycle 2 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.

I will call ahead to ask if I can bring my own garment bag to the dry cleaner or request no bag.