Wendy Ludwig

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.

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

Pick one room in your house and determine at least one thing you can switch out in that room from plastic based to plastic free. Report your work in daily reflections.

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

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

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

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 use a reusable lint brush or vacuum to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets, and furniture.

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