Ann Cawthon

This campaign has sensitized me to other areas of environmental responsibility.  It has also been the instigation of conversations among friends about avoidance of single-use plastic and other items that can negatively influence our environment.

This campaign has sensitized me to other areas of environmental responsibility.  It has also been the instigation of conversations among friends about avoidance of single-use plastic and other items that can negatively influence our environment.

Not reporting daily, but acting daily.

Not a reusable utensil, but a reusable (metal) Keurig pod!  A bit more expensive than a plastic reusable, but much more durable.  

I have already been practicing most of the changes I have chosen:  reduce, reuse and recycle.  How to handle dog waste in a subdivision is a continuing problem.  Composting the waste causes an odor problem that is not acceptable.  This eco challenge has made me more aware of responsible use of other materials as well as how very hard it is to rid oneself of single use plastic.  For instance, single use medicine bottles.  Although I reuse some, there are still bottles in the recycle bin.  I drive a hybrid car, but it still uses fuel and other resources.  Should I drive all over town to find a product I need, or should I use Amazon that is easier but packages in plastic and has employee issues?  Is there any research going on about recycling plastic?  I am more careful in using chemicals, including fertilizer, around my home. Pulling more weeds than killing, etc., but mixing up vinegar and Dove with a dash of salt as a weed killer, etc. My husband planted trees in our neighborhood's common area behind our house to replace several that have died.  Thanks to Kristen and Kim for increasing my sensitivity to our need for responsible use of plastic and other materials that do not easily disintegrate.