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Jade Salamone

SF Teaching Zoo Zero Wasters

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Jade's actions

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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Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

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Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

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Family

Thoughtful Toys

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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Personal Care

Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 9
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Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

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Lifestyle

Travel Eating

If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

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Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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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.

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Lifestyle

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Personal Care

See the Green

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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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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 1
DAILY ACTION

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    Community Estimate 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?

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    Jade Salamone 7/09/2019 6:55 PM
    I had the illusion that I used less plastic than most people, but boy was I wrong. While I wasn't high in the US, my plastic use was miles above India. This just reinvigorated my desire to reduce plastic where I can. 

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    Jade Salamone 6/30/2019 5:36 PM
    My EcoChallenge survival kit is almost complete! Just need to replace my disposable razor. Do you have everything you need to start the challenge tomorrow?

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    Jade Salamone 6/28/2019 5:13 AM
    Did you know that when you reach 150 points, you earn a coupon for plastic free products from A Drop in the Ocean? This is a wonderful shop run by an amazing human. Check out the store https://adropintheoceanshop.com/?utm_source=EcoChallengeOrg+Marketing&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=website and start racking up your points!