Julie Castillo

Life Unplastic Gainesville

"To better my home and surroundings one step at a time."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
103 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning

Julie's actions

Food

Make Your Own

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Lather Up

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Julie Castillo 7/05/2019 3:18 PM

I didn’t think it would be so easy and affordable. Just step by step and it becomes easier to talk about to other people too.

Read More
- Life Unplastic 7/05/2019 6:35 PM
  
  I will never tire of hearing this - thank you for the comment!
  
  Read More
Julie Castillo 7/05/2019 3:15 PM

It’s been simpler than I thought! Just take an extra minute browsing and I find a better alternative. Sometimes cheaper too!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Lather Up

What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

Julie Castillo 7/05/2019 3:14 PM

So I’m working on the shampoo and conditioner bars but I switched to a simple bar of soap and everyone loves it. You don’t have to fight a pump just grab the bar and apply with water. Simplicity.

Read More
Julie Castillo 7/05/2019 3:10 PM

It’s been hard, but rewarding. Actually using ingredients and making granola or overnight oats vs buying things ready to go. It’s been simpler because it’s less time in the morning to stop and get food. I just prepare the night before and done. Use my mason jar and have a great breakfast to go that also saves money.

Read More
- Life Unplastic 7/05/2019 6:36 PM
  
  Do you have a particular recipe you have found you like best? I'm so glad you're saving money AND waste and find it easy to incorporate this new routine into your life :)
  
  Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Make Your Own

How do you feel about being more involved in the food preparation process? Joyful, overwhelmed, engaged, empowered? What are the benefits of choosing to process or produce your own food instead of buying it pre-processed?

Julie Castillo 7/05/2019 3:08 PM

It’s been empowering. I actually know what is in our food. I have found more local sources and even have made new friends working towards making our own food staples.

Read More