Robbi Kasik

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.

I will recycle my plastic containers at work, and if I can't find a recycling bin I'll bring the item home with me.

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

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.

I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.

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

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

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. 

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.