Linda Demetropoulos
7/22/2019 1:39 PM
Using reusable produce bags at the grocery store is easy! I just need more bags!
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Linda Demetropoulos
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 138 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
Linda's actions
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Participant Feed
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?
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Linda Demetropoulos 7/22/2019 1:43 PMPurchasing food items with the least amount of packaging isn't always easy. This challenge has caused me to be very conscious of packaging when I purchase. For example, I am now buying eggs in paper packaging and definitely no plastic or styrofoam! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Linda Demetropoulos 7/09/2019 1:53 PMMy college age daughter purchased re-usable straws! We are all encouraging each other at home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Minimize PackagingWith the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
Linda Demetropoulos 7/09/2019 1:48 PMI wish Publix, my local grocery store, carried more bulk produce. I intend to write Publix a letter. -
Linda Demetropoulos 7/09/2019 1:46 PMI purchased re-usable produce bags from Life Unplastic. I already have tons of re-usable grocery bags but had never purchased or made produce bags.