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    • Less is Best — Ways to Reduce Waste Event
    • Compost Pickup Event & Fundraiser
    • Articles and Video Interviews on Organic Recycling and Plastics
      • Jane Dow & Betty Winkworth KMSU Interview 3.14.24
    • Past Recycle Rigid Styrofoam™ Event
  • Organics Recycling
    • Benefits of Composting
    • How to Get Started
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    • Video: Food Scraps to Compost
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    • Finding compostable products online
    • Where to Find Compostable Products Locally
    • Help from Mankato Area Zero Waste
    • Business Opportunity for Young People
  • Plastic Pollution
    • “Forever Chemicals” Called PFAS…
    • How to Eat Less Plastic
    • Reasons to Eliminate Single-use Plastics
    • Resources about Plastic
    • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Fact Sheet
    • Know Your Plastics – Guide to Plastics Recycling
    • Plastics Harmful Effects on Human Health
  • Plastic Film Recycling
  • Advocacy
    • Personal Actions
      • Letters to Hy-Vee & Cub
    • Governmental & Business Actions
      • Global Treaty Letter
      • Letter to Coca-Cola President
      • Letters to Target & Walmart
      • Sign a Resolution: Reduce the Use of Throwaway Plastics
  • Other Resources
    • Where to take Difficult to Recycle Items in the Mankato Area
  • Contact Mankato Area Zero Waste

How to Eat Less Plastic

“Some researchers believe the average person consume about 5 grams of plastic per week. Consumer Reports offers six tips for reducing your exposure to microplastics.” 3:50 minute video

Featured Events

    Zero Waste Day in the Park

    2024-09-08
    900 Mound Avenue, Mankato, Minnesota
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