Michelle Hatwood

Michelle's actions

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

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I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

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If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

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If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

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When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

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Michelle Hatwood 7/24/2019 2:51 PM
I failed my plastic-free travel during my flight to Paraguay from the US. I ended up getting the meal on the plane without thinking, So much plastic! Every item is individually wrapped in plastic and none of it is recycled. I will be much more careful on my return flight.

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- Jamie Broussard 7/25/2019 7:45 AM
  It's so hard to reduce waste when traveling!
  
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Michelle Hatwood 7/08/2019 1:49 PM
I'm about to go traveling for 3 weeks, so I chose all the travel challenges. Let's see how plastic free I can be!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care

Disposable tampons and menstrual pads are often quite expensive. What are the economic and personal benefits of this switch for you?
Michelle Hatwood 7/08/2019 1:45 PM
I'm excited to reduce the plastic waste. I also won't have to worry about running out of tampons again!

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- Jamie Broussard 7/10/2019 9:29 AM
  Huge devotee to the menstrual cup and dedicated user for over a decade!
  
  One cup is around $30 and can last for years. It pays for itself really quickly.
  
  Happy to answer any questions about menstrual cups if anyone needs tips!
  
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