Cynthia Hammel

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

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

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