Replaceplastic bottleof body-wash withbar of soapLearn whatpercent of yourcity's budgetgoes to wastemanagement.Thank youressentialwastemanagementworkers!Replaceplastic loofahwith cottonwash clothWhen replacinga plastictoothbrush optfor a wooden-handletoothbrushLearn whereyou city takesrecyclingafter it iscollectedOut of toothpaste?Replace toothpastein a plastic tube withtoothpaste bites ortoothpaste in a potForgo plasticlid on to-gocoffee onceBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for an itemReplaceplasticstraws withpaper ormetal strawsBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemWhen gettingnew bottle ofshampoo, trya shampoobar insteadOpt for papercups overplastic orstyrofoam onone occasionLearn which typesof plasticcan be recycled byyour city'srecycling serviceand which cannotLearn whichcompaniespurchase recycledmaterials collectedfrom your city.Learn the nameof the headof wastemanagement inyour cityUsere-usablesingle-usecoffee pods(think Keurig)Learn which branchof your localgovernmenthandles recyclingand wastemanagementBuy your nextmilk/juicein a papercarton ratherthan a plasticbottleReplaceplastic wrapwith bees-wax wrap oraluminum foilBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemLearn if yourcity has acash-backprogram forrecyclingWhen replacing aplastic disposablerazor, buy awooden-handledisposable razorReplace plasticgrocery bagswith clothgrocery bags(after covid)Opt for metalor glass re-usable waterbottles ratherthan plasticVisit yourcity'srecyclingcenter ongoogle mapsReplaceone-useplastic plateswith paperplatesLearn the namesof your localgarbage/recyclingcollectorsLearn whatyour city doeswith recyclingafter it isrecycledReplaceplastic bottleof body-wash withbar of soapLearn whatpercent of yourcity's budgetgoes to wastemanagement.Thank youressentialwastemanagementworkers!Replaceplastic loofahwith cottonwash clothWhen replacinga plastictoothbrush optfor a wooden-handletoothbrushLearn whereyou city takesrecyclingafter it iscollectedOut of toothpaste?Replace toothpastein a plastic tube withtoothpaste bites ortoothpaste in a potForgo plasticlid on to-gocoffee onceBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for an itemReplaceplasticstraws withpaper ormetal strawsBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemWhen gettingnew bottle ofshampoo, trya shampoobar insteadOpt for papercups overplastic orstyrofoam onone occasionLearn which typesof plasticcan be recycled byyour city'srecycling serviceand which cannotLearn whichcompaniespurchase recycledmaterials collectedfrom your city.Learn the nameof the headof wastemanagement inyour cityUsere-usablesingle-usecoffee pods(think Keurig)Learn which branchof your localgovernmenthandles recyclingand wastemanagementBuy your nextmilk/juicein a papercarton ratherthan a plasticbottleReplaceplastic wrapwith bees-wax wrap oraluminum foilBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemLearn if yourcity has acash-backprogram forrecyclingWhen replacing aplastic disposablerazor, buy awooden-handledisposable razorReplace plasticgrocery bagswith clothgrocery bags(after covid)Opt for metalor glass re-usable waterbottles ratherthan plasticVisit yourcity'srecyclingcenter ongoogle mapsReplaceone-useplastic plateswith paperplatesLearn the namesof your localgarbage/recyclingcollectorsLearn whatyour city doeswith recyclingafter it isrecycled

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