Chris Kellogg

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 buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

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

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

I will learn about what different descriptions and marketing terms mean when used on plastics.

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

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

I will keep 3 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.