Susan Anderson

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

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

I will learn about extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies for packaging and share my position with the legislators who represent me.

MNimize works to reduce single-use plastic at food service businesses. I will visit a participating location or tell a business I frequent about the resources available to them.

I will make my low-waste actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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

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

I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex.

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

When walking dog or going to dog parks use compostable pet waste bags to avoid plastic bags.