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    • Video: Food Scraps to Compost
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    • “Forever Chemicals” Called PFAS…
    • How to Eat Less Plastic
    • Reasons to Eliminate Single-use Plastics
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  • Plastic Film Recycling: A New Option
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    • Where to take Difficult to Recycle Items in the Mankato Area
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      • Fact Sheet: EPR Resolution to Reduce Plastic Pollution
      • Letter: EPR Bill to Reduce Plastic Pollution
      • Letter: Compost Labeling Bill
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      • Letter: Grocery Stores
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      • Letter: US Legislators
      • Fact Sheet: Break Free From Plastic Act
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    • How to Eat Less Plastic
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      • Sign the Resolution: Mankato City Council Resolution to Reduce Single-use Throwaway Plastic
      • Sign the Resolution: North Mankato’s Resolution to Reduce Single-use Throwaway Plastic
      • Sign the Resolution: City of St. Peter Resolution to Reduce Single-use Throwaway Plastics
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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

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