Adrienne Dewsberry
6/14/2019 12:58 PM
This challenge is getting easier. My biggest hurdle is my memory - remembering my reusable bags when I go shopping
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Adrienne Dewsberry
"To be as plastic free as I can"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 792 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO158plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO22plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO44plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Adrienne's actions
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Food
Shop the Bulk Bins
I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
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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Adrienne Dewsberry 7/23/2019 9:06 AMI love how individuals and families are cutting back on plastic but it hurts when buying a food item (this time frozen fish) only to find out after that each individual piece is wrapped in its own plastic. Come on big companies, unnecessary! -
Adrienne Dewsberry 7/16/2019 8:06 AMHalfway done! I'm seeing more of the city involved in plastic free July this year. Yay! -
Adrienne Dewsberry 7/15/2019 2:41 PMGot a discount at Bulk Barn for using reusable containers! 20%! -
Adrienne Dewsberry 7/10/2019 9:56 AMGotta remeber to sign in but am doing good this year -
Adrienne Dewsberry 7/06/2019 2:18 PMGetting better at being less plastic free. Love the silicone bags for freezing meat. Need to get more -
Adrienne Dewsberry 6/14/2019 1:20 PMUsing beeswax paper for my cookies! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
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Adrienne Dewsberry 6/13/2019 2:19 PMHere we go again! Plastic Free 2019-
Rina Pelletier 6/13/2019 2:48 PM"Here we go again" should be our slogan as a team.
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