Dana Gross

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 try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

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

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

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

I will ditch zippered plastic bags and/or plastic wrap and switch to reusable containers or wrap for food storage.

I will spend 8 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.