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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Plastic-Free Challenge expert in no time!
I will avoid 2 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.
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 avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).
Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 2 products from the bulk section using my own containers.
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 wash my clothing in cold water and hang it to dry to reduce the amount of microplastic shedding and to prolong the life of my garments.
I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.