Since plastic recycling has declined in many places due to the loss of the recycling market, reducing plastic use is more important than ever!

I wish we could create more than one of our own actions in this challenge! There are things that I've learned about as part of this challenge that are not offered (at least not exactly) as an "action."  For example, I am going to set up a water bottle/takeout container/silverware station in each of my family's vehicles, to make it easier to always have those things on hand. 

Here are some things I realized about eating at a fast food restaurant, which sometimes becomes a necessity due to life constraints:
- I always go into the restaurant and order “for here” so I don’t have to get a plastic take out bag even if I’m leaving with the food. 
- people don’t look at you funny if you bring in a reusable water bottle instead of buying a drink 
- skipping the sides often helps you skip single-use plastic, for example a bag of tortilla chips and a plastic cup of salsa or cheese. And it probably makes your meal healthier!