Byron Kimball

Zero Waste PDX

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Byron's actions

Food

Make Your Own

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

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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.

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Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

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Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

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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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Make Your Own

How do you feel about being more involved in the food preparation process? Joyful, overwhelmed, engaged, empowered? What are the benefits of choosing to process or produce your own food instead of buying it pre-processed?

Byron Kimball 7/05/2019 1:32 PM

I've spent July attempting to make usual staples (like bread) and even cleaning/hygiene products (baking soda exfoliant) from scratch. So far, so well. Though the time commitment is real, I'm finding that it's been surprisingly enjoyable

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Lather Up

What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

Byron Kimball 7/01/2019 12:28 PM

After looking into it for a while, I ended up giving bar conditioner and soap a try for haircare. Along with realizing how long a bar would last my partner (even though she has long, curly hair and tends to use a palm=full of conditioner every day) and I, just a couple days of using a bar conditioner already seemed to be making a difference.

Both our hair was notably soft and clean after using. The bars I'd purchased had been made by a local company (Silver Falls Sustainability Company) also came in plastic-free packaging, meaning that my money would stay in the community as opposed to profiting a large cosmetics conglomerate.

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