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You'll be an Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2023 expert in no time!
I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.
I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
If possible, I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 30 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.
The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot - and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn what these numbers mean and which types of plastics are accepted for recycling in my area.
