Laura Besix

SFTZ GREEN TEAM

"Plant-Based and Eco-Friendly for the planet and it’s inhabitants. "

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Laura's actions

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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Personal Care

Lather Up

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

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Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 10 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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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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Bring Your Own Bowl

Bringing my own bowl to eat out of instead of using a disposable at parties or events.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Pretty oh so Pretty

How can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?

Laura Besix 6/29/2019 10:29 AM

I will be the example I want to see, so my friends and family can see if I can do it, so can they! My soft hair will also be an advocate, since many people are hesitant to try new beauty products.

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Laura Besix 6/25/2019 3:46 PM

I am excited to make lifelong habits out of this. So far, I have brought my own personal cup and straw to Starbucks, used reusable towels instead of paper, and used my own utensils while eating out since I created this account.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Fresh as a Daisy

Do some research on the toxic side affects of aluminum deodorant. After reading the side effects, can you think of instances where you may have experienced the side effects from this form of deodorant?

Laura Besix 6/24/2019 6:35 AM

I have been using fluoride free tooth paste and aluminum free deodorant for so long, thankfully I won’t/haven’t experienced side effects.

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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?

Laura Besix 6/24/2019 6:33 AM

I have saved a lot of money by switching to bar soap. I use a 2 in 1, so it kills two birds with one stone for the price of one!

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Laura Besix 6/24/2019 6:32 AM

I am excited to gain life long habits out of this challenge!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Skip the Straw

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

Laura Besix 6/24/2019 6:29 AM

Yes! Today when I went into Starbucks to use my personal cup and straw, I noticed two other young girls also using their own personal cup and straws.

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