Adele Reichel

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.

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 watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

I will learn about what different descriptions and marketing terms mean when used on plastics.

I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 2 products from the bulk section using my own containers.

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 ditch the sponge and use a reusable or compostable option such as a brush, scrubber or dishrag instead.