Learn which branchof your localgovernmenthandles recyclingand wastemanagementLearn which typesof plasticcan be recycled byyour city'srecycling serviceand which cannotForgo plasticlid on to-gocoffee onceLearn if yourcity has acash-backprogram forrecyclingBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for an itemReplace plasticgrocery bagswith clothgrocery bags(after covid)Replaceplastic wrapwith bees-wax wrap oraluminum foilWhen replacinga plastictoothbrush optfor a wooden-handletoothbrushLearn the nameof the headof wastemanagement inyour cityReplaceplastic bottleof body-wash withbar of soapUsere-usablesingle-usecoffee pods(think Keurig)Opt for papercups overplastic orstyrofoam onone occasionBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemLearn whatyour city doeswith recyclingafter it isrecycledLearn whatpercent of yourcity's budgetgoes to wastemanagement.Learn the namesof your localgarbage/recyclingcollectorsReplaceplastic loofahwith cottonwash clothLearn whereyou city takesrecyclingafter it iscollectedOut of toothpaste?Replace toothpastein a plastic tube withtoothpaste bites ortoothpaste in a potBuy your nextmilk/juicein a papercarton ratherthan a plasticbottleReplaceone-useplastic plateswith paperplatesVisit yourcity'srecyclingcenter ongoogle mapsWhen replacing aplastic disposablerazor, buy awooden-handledisposable razorThank youressentialwastemanagementworkers!When gettingnew bottle ofshampoo, trya shampoobar insteadBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemOpt for metalor glass re-usable waterbottles ratherthan plasticLearn whichcompaniespurchase recycledmaterials collectedfrom your city.Replaceplasticstraws withpaper ormetal strawsLearn which branchof your localgovernmenthandles recyclingand wastemanagementLearn which typesof plasticcan be recycled byyour city'srecycling serviceand which cannotForgo plasticlid on to-gocoffee onceLearn if yourcity has acash-backprogram forrecyclingBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for an itemReplace plasticgrocery bagswith clothgrocery bags(after covid)Replaceplastic wrapwith bees-wax wrap oraluminum foilWhen replacinga plastictoothbrush optfor a wooden-handletoothbrushLearn the nameof the headof wastemanagement inyour cityReplaceplastic bottleof body-wash withbar of soapUsere-usablesingle-usecoffee pods(think Keurig)Opt for papercups overplastic orstyrofoam onone occasionBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemLearn whatyour city doeswith recyclingafter it isrecycledLearn whatpercent of yourcity's budgetgoes to wastemanagement.Learn the namesof your localgarbage/recyclingcollectorsReplaceplastic loofahwith cottonwash clothLearn whereyou city takesrecyclingafter it iscollectedOut of toothpaste?Replace toothpastein a plastic tube withtoothpaste bites ortoothpaste in a potBuy your nextmilk/juicein a papercarton ratherthan a plasticbottleReplaceone-useplastic plateswith paperplatesVisit yourcity'srecyclingcenter ongoogle mapsWhen replacing aplastic disposablerazor, buy awooden-handledisposable razorThank youressentialwastemanagementworkers!When gettingnew bottle ofshampoo, trya shampoobar insteadBuy the 100%cotton optionrather than theacrylic or polyesteroption for a clothitemOpt for metalor glass re-usable waterbottles ratherthan plasticLearn whichcompaniespurchase recycledmaterials collectedfrom your city.Replaceplasticstraws withpaper ormetal straws

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