Maureen Kenney

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

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.

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).

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes. 

I will avoid 2 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.

I will replace 1 plastic toothbrushes in my household with recycled plastic, wood or bamboo toothbrushes.

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