Susan Vogt

Today and several times recently I've urged other to commit to join Plastic Free July and reduce their plastic use.

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

I just signed petitions to WalMart and Giant asking them to reduce the amount of plastic they use in their packaging.

I will write or sign 1 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

On my frequent walks I take a bag and pick up plastic bottles and cans along the way to put in our weekly curbside recycling.

In preparing for visitors, I found about 7 plastic containers of outdated medicines. I disposed of the pills and am recycling the plastic containers.

I've been talking with my grand-daughter who is visiting this week about avoiding single use plastics.

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.