Rebecca Van Lith

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 complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.

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

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

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

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.