Susan Allen
7/25/2019 2:29 PM
I take a collapsible container with me at all times. Lots of discussion when I put in my leftovers!
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Susan Allen
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Susan's actions
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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.
Lifestyle
Travel Smart
If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.
Participant Feed
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Susan Allen 7/31/2019 6:18 PMProud of our efforts! Plastic will always be used, but hopefully single use will disappear. It can be done..... -
Susan Allen 7/25/2019 2:32 PMBought a new golf outfit. Cute, but not in our "only what you need " credo. On the other hand, I bought used clubs. Yea!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleHow can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?
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Susan Allen 7/16/2019 12:17 PMAfter at least two years of talking to the GM about plastic and sustainability, I'm glad to say that they have made the move to "eco" products for snacks and will soon have them for water!! The golf ladies are slowly moving to "permanent" water glasses, but the men....nope.-
joy kotheimer 7/16/2019 7:52 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow has using your own containers impacted the quality of the food you receive? Does this give you more awareness of where your food comes from as opposed to just grabbing a package of mystery origin cheese/meat?
Susan Allen 7/06/2019 5:46 AMBecause it's convenient, I now buy very small amounts of deli items. No waste!
Tayst pods for the Keurig.....approved for composting at the zoo. 😄 packaging, too!!-
joy kotheimer 7/09/2019 7:44 AM -
Emily May 7/06/2019 1:50 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWith 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?
Susan Allen 7/06/2019 5:41 AMI gave my Boston hostess mesh bags for her fruits and vegetables. They pay for plastic here!! -
Susan Allen 7/01/2019 8:09 AMMy collapsable food container goes where I go. 3 1/2 x 5 x 1/2. Tucks into my purse. At first, people look.....then they have that light bulb moment! -
Susan Allen 7/01/2019 8:06 AMLast night, three friends said no to straws....baby steps!