Kris Kaus

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

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

I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.

I will recycle 1 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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

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.