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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Plastic-Free Challenge expert in no time!
"My mission for 2026 is to avoid buying plastic as much as possible. I also will avoid buying items with excessive packaging and will buy in bulk whenever possible."
Bring my own refillable coffee cup to my favorite coffee joint, then I can skip the styrofoam/plastic coated to-go-cups. Alternatively, I can brew my own coffee at home (if I have time).
I will replace my synthetic loofah with a natural loofah or wash cloth.
I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex. Try prioritizing buying used clothing before buying new.
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 read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.
Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 2 products from the bulk section using my own containers.
I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.
I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.
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.