Dustie Bourgeois
"Provide inspiration for others to reflect on current habits and consider making improvements that will create a healthier community!"
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participant impact
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UP TO58plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO92zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO30conversationswith people
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UP TO47plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Dustie's actions
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
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Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
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Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
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Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
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Skip the Straw
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 4 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Dustie Bourgeois 7/29/2019 4:37 AMI finally mixed up my homemade laundry detergent. It took about 5 minutes, most of that was shredding the soap bars. I was disappointed to discover that the brown paper bags not only come in a plastic bag, but are coated on the inside with plastic. The Oxo-brite comes in plastic as well. But it worked great! I really put it to the test as my first trial run was stranding clothes. (Disclaimer - I did add a cup of white distilled vinegar since I responded to a dead turtle) I'm happy with it and will keep using it. Just have to figure out how to further reduce the plastic.-
Ryan Barongan 7/31/2019 9:42 AMThank you for sharing! -
Dustie Bourgeois 7/31/2019 5:22 AMI've been asked for the recipe. I'm posting it here, in case you are interested:
2lb Baking Soda
2 bars Kirks Castile Soap
2lb Washing Soda
1.5lb Oxo-Brite or Oxi-Clean Free
Feel free to add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
I ordered all these ingredients from Amazon, but will be looking for local sources in the future.
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Dustie Bourgeois 7/27/2019 4:27 PMAll the 'poison ivy' disposable gloves were at the South Building. So, I improvised! I found a couple of suitable plastic bags from the Terracycle bin and repurposed them into arm protection. -
Dustie Bourgeois 7/22/2019 4:35 PMI recently discovered The Aroma Therapy Shoppe on First Colonial Road. They make a lot of cool stuff in house. Now, i can buy plant based all natural insect repellent locally instead of the Repel Deet Free i used to buy on Amazon. Supporting a community business AND reducing carbon footprint feels great. Its not just girly bath and body stuff either. They make and sell Guiness Beer Bar soap! Check it out here:
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Allie Hobgood 7/23/2019 6:39 AMThis is so cool Dustie! Thanks for sharing.
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Dustie Bourgeois 7/18/2019 9:41 AMThanks to Allie's post, I just ordered these biodegradable dishwasher pods that come in a cardboard box.
https://www.amazon.com/Dropps-Dishwasher-Detergent-Oxi-Action-Lemon/dp/B01H3VGPPM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1BICSNAWVHLIT&keywords=dropps+dishwasher+detergent+pacs&qid=1563467990&s=gateway&sprefix=dropps%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-3
Can't wait to try them out!-
Ashley Beerbroer 7/19/2019 1:27 PMI order some too! I also ordered the laundry pods. Here is to hoping they work well on cloth diapers! -
Allie Hobgood 7/18/2019 1:17 PMHope you love them!
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Dustie Bourgeois 7/16/2019 11:09 AMWhen Joel Sartore spoke at the Aquarium, he said that each one of us votes every day with our dollar. Every dollar we spend contributes to determining what's on the market. If each of us remembers and considers this when making each of our purchases, we could really have a major impact on changing the market!-
Allie Hobgood 7/16/2019 12:10 PMThis is one of my FAVORITE things to tell people.
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Dustie Bourgeois 7/02/2019 9:40 AMDid you know you can even compost pet hair, dryer lint, and vacuum lint! Also, instead of recycling paper, shred it and add it to your compost. It uses only the sun's energy to 'recycle' it rather than man-made energy plus NO carbon footprint because it never leaves your property! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Homemade CleanersWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Dustie Bourgeois 7/02/2019 9:25 AMI ordered and have received the ingredients to make my own laundry detergent. (Kudos to Sarah Rose for providing me the recipe!) It is only 4 ingredients: castille soap, baking soda, washing soda, and OXO-brite (not oxy clean, which is not animal cruelty free-nor is Arm and Hammer). I will probably add essential oils for fresh scent. I plan on making/using it this weekend. I'll post the results!-
Allie Hobgood 7/02/2019 10:08 AMGood luck Dustie!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Start CompostingDo an inventory of how much food waste you would save from going to the landfill if you start composting all of the time. What are the added benefits of having compost that is readily accessible?
Dustie Bourgeois 7/01/2019 12:31 PMDid you know you can even compost your paper towels and napkins if they do not have any grease/oil on them? If you use non-toxic cleaners like Method, you can compost those paper towels also. I compost a lot of paper towels whenever I clean windows.