Leslie Clements

Polymeric Purge Party

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participant impact

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90

minutes

spent learning
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1.0

documentary

watched
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1.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Leslie's actions

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Leslie Clements 7/02/2019 9:17 AM

Bamboo brush, sorted! Read that companies are working on recyclable packaging for toothpaste, but what companies/brands should I look for that have better packaging for toothpaste that use less to no plastic? Am not picky about brand, etc. as long as it cleans my teeth!

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- Allie Hobgood 7/02/2019 10:21 AM
  
  I order a remineralizing tooth powder from a local company, Alchemy Pure. The powder comes in a small tin which is completely plastic free and recyclable. The owner was also more than happy to work with me to refill my container so I don't generate more waste when I need more tooth powder!
  
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- Kathleen Payne 7/02/2019 9:50 AM
  
  There is also the option of toothpaste in aluminum tubes, its also recyclable and still a "paste" instead of a "powder". I have not tried that though so I can't tell you if it is good or not.
  
  https://davids-usa.com/
  
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- Kathleen Payne 7/02/2019 9:33 AM
  
  Leslie! I buy Bites for my toothpaste. They are little minty tablets that you chew up and they foam up in your mouth so you can brush like normal toothpaste. They come in a little glass jar and are shipped in 100% recycled paper, NO PLASTIC WHATSOEVER. The first time I used it, it was a little different but it works and they also have an activated charcoal option for whitening. Here is the link to their website and you can look into more yourself!
  
  https://bitetoothpastebits.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgezoBRDNARIsAGzEfe7fp0U1NJJ7ZqxQYCMmC-cvDuOk402Irjmgco6xCKMWn7T7tEngsMEaAs6eEALw_wcB
  
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