Amanda Chastain

participant impact

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

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DAILY ACTIONS

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Amanda Chastain 7/19/2019 12:43 PM
I bartend, and we use plastic wrap to cover the sugar/salt etc rim bowls at the end of every night. I had been advocating for a greener system for a while, and my manager finally came through with Pyrex containers with lids. I know it's a small change but that's less plastic used daily!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Why 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?
Amanda Chastain 7/15/2019 6:05 PM
It is baffling that so much plastic is used for produce. I can see how it's beneficial in some instances, but now I'm seeing individually wrapped onions. That's insane!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

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?
Amanda Chastain 7/15/2019 6:01 PM
I grow a lot of produce at home and it is extremely rewarding. I have been exploring ways to preserve some of my garden items and recently made kimchi from the bok choy!

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Amanda Chastain 7/14/2019 2:23 PM
I've been going to the farmers market more to limit package waste. It's amazing how much plastic is avoided by doing this!

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