James Mogen

I will provide daily plastic-free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cutlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

I will swap out my single-use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper to clean up in my yard.

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

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

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

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

I will reuse existing bags such as pet food bags, grocery bags, or online shopping bags to line my trash bins (or go without plastic liners) and offset using as many new bags as possible.

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 make sure any BPI-certified compostable plastic products I use will be disposed of correctly by putting them in my curbside compost/food scraps bin or taking them to a drop-off location and not placing them in the regular recycling.

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