Virginia Zaunbrecher

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

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 avoid using disposable decorations, such as balloons and plastic table coverings, for special occasions.

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

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout 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 3 of my household members.

I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.

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

I will recycle 1 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.