I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS
Lifestyle
Naked Bins
I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.
COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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).
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
CommunityEstimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
I have a story to share. if you ever pass by Warsaw (Poland), you should consider visiting Vegan Ramen Shop Restaurant; I am visiting my family and wanted to order food for dinner. I was very surprised that in Vegan Ramen restaurant, you CANT take food away unless you have your own (reusable) container. It is absolutely amazing! https://www.facebook.com/veganramenshop/
As I decided to change a few items in my lifestyle, I am experimenting with new (plastic-free) cosmetics. Some recommendations: The best discovery is "Bite: a wonderful tooth cleaner (https://bitetoothpastebits.com/); I also love Schmidt's deodorant (if you send them back 4 empty jars, you get a new deo for free); I also got myself a bar shampoo from Lush, and had to add a bar conditioner (otherwise i never could use the shampoo). Good luck, and share if you have any great products to recommend!:
And this is from another hotel, and the reason why I decided to join the challenge; single-use plastic, wrapped in the single-use plastic bag. I haven't used it, but talked to the manager, shared on social media, and in the feedback on the booking site.
