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Rita Wilhite

Tucson Village Farmers

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Rita's actions

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

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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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Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

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Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

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Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

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    Rita Wilhite 7/02/2019 3:22 PM
    I forgot my reusable bags again- tough to break old habits.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Natural Fibers
    What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?

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    Rita Wilhite 7/02/2019 9:25 AM
    Natural fibers are renewable.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusable Containers
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

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    Rita Wilhite 7/02/2019 9:24 AM
    Bring your own bags- or- lots of times, I don;t need a bag and use my big purse.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Minimize Packaging
    With the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?

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    Rita Wilhite 7/02/2019 9:23 AM
    Plastic bags are the only bags at the self checkout. Yogurt is huge on single uses.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Rita Wilhite 7/02/2019 9:22 AM
    The taste will be fresher. There will be less transportation costs.