America's 'recycled' plastic waste is clogging landfills, survey finds

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6. Stop buying plastic to the extent possible

It's hard. But slowly alternatives are there. I switched cooking oil to olive oil in large cans and margarine in sticks. Oxyclean now comes in cardboard box and plastic bag. Washing soda and detergents in boxes too. Bleach can be crystallized in a smaller plastic bottle. I refuse to buy #1 plastic for vegetables and fruits. cherry tomatoes occasionally come in pressed board containers.

Excessive salt has forced me to abandon canned goods with the exception of fish or tuna. But, powdered milk is now in plastic bags instead of boxes. I don't know if it can make a difference. But I do not buy gallon jugs for food. Antifreeze and oil no choice.