Mallory Karch-Pankretz

I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

I will use beauty products that come in plastic-free packaging or refillable packaging.

I will switch to plastic-free floss in a reusable container.

I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will swap 1 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

Plastics recycling is real, and it works in the Twin Cities metro area when done correctly. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how to correctly recycle plastics in the Twin Cities and where recycled plastics end up.

I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.

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

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.