Anita Isenberg

Missouri Botanical Garden Staff and Volunteers

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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?

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Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

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Personal Care

Fresh as a Daisy

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

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Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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Personal Care That Was a Close Shave

What 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?

Anita Isenberg 7/31/2019 5:46 PM

What I have noticed is that women's razors cost more than men's razor. As far as disposable razors, I think it was a matter of convenience for travel but now it's just a way to sell more expensive products.

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Food Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

Do an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?

Anita Isenberg 7/31/2019 5:43 PM

This was extremely hard. I had no idea how much I used single use plastics. I have been trying to watch what I buy now.

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Anita Isenberg 7/31/2019 5:40 PM

I wanted to see what I could learn about different things. I love gardening and using fresh produce. It was very had to avoid some plastic things as we are in the middle of remodeling our kitchen and have been using paper plates, etc. We decide to just use our everyday flatware instead of plastic forks, etc. A bit more work.

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Personal Care Fresh as a Daisy

Do some research on the toxic side affects of aluminum deodorant. After reading the side effects, can you think of instances where you may have experienced the side effects from this form of deodorant?

Anita Isenberg 7/24/2019 4:55 PM

I started looking at deodorants and other products when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I now look for more natural products with fewer chemicals. I have also been doing more research in making my own personal products.

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