Learn which branchof your localgovernmenthandles recyclingand wastemanagementBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemLearn the nameof the headof wastemanagement inyour cityReplaceone-useplastic plateswith paperplatesOpt for papercups overplastic orstyrofoam onone occasionLearn which typesof plasticcan be recycled byyour city'srecycling serviceand which cannotOpt for metalor glass re-usable waterbottles ratherthan plasticLearn whatyour city doeswith recyclingafter it isrecycledThank youressentialwastemanagementworkers!When replacinga plastictoothbrush optfor a wooden-handletoothbrushForgo plasticlid on to-gocoffee onceUsere-usablesingle-usecoffee pods(think Keurig)Replaceplastic bottleof body-wash withbar of soapReplaceplasticstraws withpaper ormetal strawsWhen gettingnew bottle ofshampoo, trya shampoobar insteadLearn the namesof your localgarbage/recyclingcollectorsBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemWhen replacing aplastic disposablerazor, buy awooden-handledisposable razorVisit yourcity'srecyclingcenter ongoogle mapsLearn whichcompaniespurchase recycledmaterials collectedfrom your city.Learn whatpercent of yourcity's budgetgoes to wastemanagement.Out of toothpaste?Replace toothpastein a plastic tube withtoothpaste bites ortoothpaste in a potLearn whereyou city takesrecyclingafter it iscollectedBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for an itemLearn if yourcity has acash-backprogram forrecyclingBuy your nextmilk/juicein a papercarton ratherthan a plasticbottleReplaceplastic wrapwith bees-wax wrap oraluminum foilReplaceplastic loofahwith cottonwash clothReplace plasticgrocery bagswith clothgrocery bags(after covid)Learn which branchof your localgovernmenthandles recyclingand wastemanagementBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemLearn the nameof the headof wastemanagement inyour cityReplaceone-useplastic plateswith paperplatesOpt for papercups overplastic orstyrofoam onone occasionLearn which typesof plasticcan be recycled byyour city'srecycling serviceand which cannotOpt for metalor glass re-usable waterbottles ratherthan plasticLearn whatyour city doeswith recyclingafter it isrecycledThank youressentialwastemanagementworkers!When replacinga plastictoothbrush optfor a wooden-handletoothbrushForgo plasticlid on to-gocoffee onceUsere-usablesingle-usecoffee pods(think Keurig)Replaceplastic bottleof body-wash withbar of soapReplaceplasticstraws withpaper ormetal strawsWhen gettingnew bottle ofshampoo, trya shampoobar insteadLearn the namesof your localgarbage/recyclingcollectorsBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemWhen replacing aplastic disposablerazor, buy awooden-handledisposable razorVisit yourcity'srecyclingcenter ongoogle mapsLearn whichcompaniespurchase recycledmaterials collectedfrom your city.Learn whatpercent of yourcity's budgetgoes to wastemanagement.Out of toothpaste?Replace toothpastein a plastic tube withtoothpaste bites ortoothpaste in a potLearn whereyou city takesrecyclingafter it iscollectedBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for an itemLearn if yourcity has acash-backprogram forrecyclingBuy your nextmilk/juicein a papercarton ratherthan a plasticbottleReplaceplastic wrapwith bees-wax wrap oraluminum foilReplaceplastic loofahwith cottonwash clothReplace plasticgrocery bagswith clothgrocery bags(after covid)

Recycling Bingo: Steps to gradually reduce plastics & raise community awareness - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Learn which branch of your local government handles recycling and waste management
  2. Buy the 100% cotton option rather than the acrylic or polyester option for a cloth item
  3. Learn the name of the head of waste management in your city
  4. Replace one-use plastic plates with paper plates
  5. Opt for paper cups over plastic or styrofoam on one occasion
  6. Learn which types of plastic can be recycled by your city's recycling service and which cannot
  7. Opt for metal or glass re-usable water bottles rather than plastic
  8. Learn what your city does with recycling after it is recycled
  9. Thank your essential waste management workers!
  10. When replacing a plastic toothbrush opt for a wooden-handle toothbrush
  11. Forgo plastic lid on to-go coffee once
  12. Use re-usable single-use coffee pods (think Keurig)
  13. Replace plastic bottle of body-wash with bar of soap
  14. Replace plastic straws with paper or metal straws
  15. When getting new bottle of shampoo, try a shampoo bar instead
  16. Learn the names of your local garbage/recycling collectors
  17. Buy the 100% cotton option rather than the acrylic or polyester option for a cloth item
  18. When replacing a plastic disposable razor, buy a wooden-handle disposable razor
  19. Visit your city's recycling center on google maps
  20. Learn which companies purchase recycled materials collected from your city.
  21. Learn what percent of your city's budget goes to waste management.
  22. Out of toothpaste? Replace toothpaste in a plastic tube with toothpaste bites or toothpaste in a pot
  23. Learn where you city takes recycling after it is collected
  24. Buy the 100% cotton option rather than the acrylic or polyester option for an item
  25. Learn if your city has a cash-back program for recycling
  26. Buy your next milk/juice in a paper carton rather than a plastic bottle
  27. Replace plastic wrap with bees-wax wrap or aluminum foil
  28. Replace plastic loofah with cotton wash cloth
  29. Replace plastic grocery bags with cloth grocery bags (after covid)