Mark Jackson

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.

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 1 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

Plastics recycling is real, and it works in the Twin Cities metro area when done correctly. I will spend 10 minutes learning about how to correctly recycle plastics in the Twin Cities and where recycled plastics end up.

I will support the sharing economy by joining a community tool exchange, toy library, or buy nothing group.

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can.

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me 

I will swap 2 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

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