
Much more conscious of my plastic use.
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You'll be an Hennepin County Plastic-Free Challenge expert in no time!
"I will increase my awareness of plastic waste and work to reduce my plastic consumption."
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or at work.
I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).
Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 2 plastic bags per day by bringing them to a drop-off.
I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.
I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.
I will replace my [item] with a reusable [item] in the bathroom (disposable cups, makeup wipes and soap dispensers, etc.).
I will replace 1 plastic toothbrushes in my household with recycled plastic, wood or bamboo toothbrushes.