Andrew Lehman

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 replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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.

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 2 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

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

I will avoid 3 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.