Stephanie Blagg
8/03/2019 4:07 PM
Plastic was a cheap option for companies. There is zero reason to buy razors that dull after a few weeks of use. It's cheap in the short term but no other purpose.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Stephanie Blagg
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Stephanie'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?
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
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.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareWhat have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhy do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
Stephanie Blagg 8/03/2019 4:05 PMIts It's cheap and easy for companies to put their products in plastic. There was never a need for plastic packaging for produce. It was just convenient for the company -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Stephanie Blagg 7/27/2019 1:44 PMIt was difficult because I initially just took it out of habit, then had to decline!