Jean Langehough

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

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

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

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.

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

I will avoid 1 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

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