HC PHEPR

Most of our plastics are LDPE and HDPE, but take out containers are still often made of cheaper plastics like PS that can't be recycled. I guess I should just eat in the restaurant rather than getting take out in the future!

When I order products online, I ask for original packages when that's an option so socks or whatever just come in the manufacturer's cardboard box rather than an extra plastic envelope or bigger box with plastic bubble wrap. I like this new option offered by more online businesses.

Often at conferences, there are plastic water bottles provided with box lunches. Maybe skipping the plastic bottle and just providing paper cups to fill from a pitcher or at the drinking fountain would work instead. That's what my team did for our meetings with external partners, both to save money and the environment!

I see more paper straws from vendors - Yay! - and people using stainless steel straws at work (and in my home).

Ava and I got these after she did a report about the Pacific Garbage Patch. The judgy one felt a little too mean-spirited to put on my water bottle, so I just stuck it to my bulletin board instead! :)

Perform regular updates, use case/bag protectors.

Plastic Wars - I learned how the oil/plastics industries have promoted recycling as a way out of the plastic contamination disaster the world is in. With climate change and a focus on reducing emissions, single-use plastics are going to be those companies' main product, so they will double-down on green-washing and other tactics to keep those...