Arden S

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

I will support the sharing economy by joining a community tool or toy library.

I will replace my synthetic loofah with a natural loofah or wash cloth.

I will replace my [item] with a reusable [item] in the bathroom (disposable cups, makeup wipes and soap dispensers, etc.).

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

I will swap 1 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 3 products from the bulk section using my own containers.

I will assemble and/or use a to-go bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for 2 of my household members.

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