Mike Petrey

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 plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

I will swap 1 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

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

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 5 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

I will avoid 2 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.