jeff holstein

I will avoid 2 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes. 

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 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.

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

Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.

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

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 3 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

I will recycle 5 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.