Herb Fauth
"One small step for man/woman – one giant leap for mankind. Do a simple thing now to set a better example. Do it for a month and you’ll see opportunities forever. Think outside the plastic box. "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO20plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Herb's actions
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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 Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
Participant Feed
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Herb Fauth 7/31/2019 2:02 PMThe easiest thing we did was switch from plastic trash bags to paper. We just didn't think to do this before Eco Challenge. On the other hand, it is my observation that a fair number of the eco friendly solutions are currently niche markets and it takes a more focused effort to pay extra, plan ahead and order delivery and just compare product effectiveness. Overall, Eco Challenge was a great experience and opened us up to new possibilities. Thanks to all for participating and being an encouragement. -
Herb Fauth 7/28/2019 7:57 PMSue returned a plastic carryout bag from Walgreens after placing her purchase in the car. BINGO!!!! -
Herb Fauth 7/25/2019 6:48 PMPicked up three paper bags today for use in kitchen trash cans. We're converted! -
Herb Fauth 7/24/2019 7:00 PMCompleted a short web search on plastic alternatives. I found at least 20 materials being developed as a plastic substitute and 25 product alternatives. If an outfit like L'Oreal can invest in changing to eco-friendly packaging I'm encouraged. The world community is stepping up. -
Herb Fauth 7/23/2019 7:12 PMUsed my Citrus Medley deodorant bar for the first time today. This will work. -
Herb Fauth 7/22/2019 7:11 PMGot my Bamboo Charcoal floss picks with the corn starch handle today. Works as well as other floss picks, and I have tight teeth. -
Herb Fauth 7/21/2019 7:48 PMGot our biodegradable quest bags. I'm counting them as multiple use and better choices as disposble bags. Now to whittle down the old stock. -
Herb Fauth 7/19/2019 4:45 PMWell, Etsy couldn't fill my deodorant bar order. Went to Lush as an alternate. We'll see, -
Herb Fauth 7/18/2019 7:42 AMOrdered biodegradable quart bags from Amazon today. We basically reuse them as much as possible anyway. Looking for them on the store shelves. -
Herb Fauth 7/17/2019 10:38 AMOrdered biodegradable charcoal floss picks today, with biodegradable packaging. Going to check out their claim that I can bury the picks and packaging, leave them in the ground 6 months and they will all have decomposed.-
Kat Rumbley 7/18/2019 11:54 AMReally cool idea! Might check this out myself.
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