

Carly Flannery
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participant impact
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UP TO28petitionssigned
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UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO65pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO29plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Carly's actions
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.
Food
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
Food
Shop the Bulk Bins
I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareWhat have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?
Carly Flannery 7/31/2019 3:39 PMI’ve been meaning to buy one all month, but they have been out of stock. I ended up buying another type from the Plastic Free Shop. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m excited to! I hear they are a much closer shave. What I really like about it is that you can mail all the dull razor heads back to the company so that they can recycle them! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Carly Flannery 7/31/2019 3:24 PMI find myself being more active on my days off because I have to go out and pick up those pieces of trash. It’s definitely something I want to continue with after plastic free July is over! It also lets me get steps for Pokémon go haha. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Carly Flannery 7/27/2019 7:39 AMI was so excited to plant an herb garden finally! Not only will I get fresh herbs instead of the dried ones, but that means I don’t have to buy fresh herbs in plastic from the grocery store- some of which I always end up throwing away/ composting anyway because it is too much. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Carly Flannery 7/25/2019 8:05 PMIt has been really difficult to cook zero plastic waste meals. I feel like it has made me a lot more creative with what I have and a lot more healthy. Many meals have been vegetarian because it’s hard to come by meat out of plastic/foam packaging and I can buy a bunch of produce with no plastic use at all! Also, switching plastic ziploc bags with Tupperware is such an easy switch that makes a big impact. I’m hoping to continue with that and shopping from bulk bins in the future to keep my plastic use low in the kitchen! -
Carly Flannery 7/03/2019 8:01 PMI used Grove Collaborative to buy some home and personal care products that are more sustainable/ recyclable- including tissues, toilet paper and paper towels all made from sugarcane and bamboo, natural and more eco friendly cleaning products and soap, and compostable sponges!