Ana Bergen
7/30/2019 4:14 AM
My kids just traveled overseas and I encouraged them to pack light and take as little as possible.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Ana Bergen
"My mission is to bring awareness and education to the local community about plastic consumption."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 364 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Ana's actions
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Visit the Butcher
I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.
Lifestyle
Naked Bins
I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
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.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
Lifestyle
Travel Smart
If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
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Ana Bergen 7/31/2019 8:02 AMcalled Kohl's mailing to not receive their catalog wrapped in plastic any longer! -
Ana Bergen 7/30/2019 11:00 AMI am trying to add some activities we did as a group and it doesn't seam possible. -
Ana Bergen 7/30/2019 4:24 AMbuying unpackaged food is still a challenge at the regular supermarkets. We just recently wrote to the local markets to reduce their packaging. -
Ana Bergen 7/30/2019 4:22 AMI am looking forward to make my own face cream, but have not had the time yet. In the interim I use Olive oil or coconut oil to for my hair. -
Ana Bergen 7/30/2019 4:20 AMI would love to make my own face creams, but did not have the time yet. -
Ana Bergen 7/30/2019 4:19 AMA lot of the challenges i signed up for I follow everyday and are integrated into my life style already. To go on line and check in everyday is a bit of a task. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel SmartHow can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel ToiletriesWhat is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Naked BinsDoes changing the lining of your waste bin change the kind or amount of trash you produce?
Ana Bergen 7/30/2019 4:09 AMNo, I compost already and not using a liner makes no difference to me. Should have done it much earlier! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care That Was a Close ShaveWhat have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?
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Susan J Murphy 7/29/2019 11:47 AMOr better yet, don't shave off your body hair! Just kidding -- I know most American women would rather die than have leg hair blowing in the breeze (altho it feels nice!).
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