Madison Michel

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 spend 30 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

Plastics recycling is real, and it works in the Twin Cities metro area when done correctly. I will spend 25 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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will make  1 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.