Marielle Mateo

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

Plastics recycling is real, and it works in the Twin Cities metro area when done correctly. I will spend 60 minutes learning about how to correctly recycle plastics in the Twin Cities and where recycled plastics end up.

I will ditch the sponge and use a reusable or compostable option such as a brush, scrubber or dishrag instead.

I will keep 3 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will use reusable containers when freezing food and opt for glass or metal when purchasing new containers.

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

I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.

I will encourage my workplace to improve their recycling program.