Gretchen Pittenger
POINTS TOTAL
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- 7 TOTAL
Gretchen 's actions
Plastics 101
Know the Numbers
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.
Plastics 101
Estimate Your Plastic Footprint
I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.
Plastics 101
Put compostable plastics in the right place
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.
Plastics 101
Recycle Plastic Bags
Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 1 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup
Plastics 101
Recycle Plastic Caps
I will recycle 1 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.
Plastics 101
Learn about bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastic
I will learn about what different descriptions and marketing terms mean when used on plastics.
Plastics 101
Read Plastic-Free Challenge emails
I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.
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