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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019 expert in no time!
"Our goal is to go as plastic-free as possible for every purchase we make for the 31 days of July, as well as to model for others various sensible ways of reusing the plastic wares we already own, or model clever uses of non-plastic alternatives (e.g., beeswax coverings instead of plastic wrap). We're not perfectionists, so we're not going to fixate on this obsessively; however, we do want to make it a meaningful challenge too, so we're serious about following through with the commitment."
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.
If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
