Deborah Jahn

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 avoid 1 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers.