Peter Koegel

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.

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

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 1 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

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

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

I will keep 1 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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