Alina M

Life Unplastic Gainesville

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
117 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Alina 's actions

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Takeout Pro

How could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?

Alina M 7/14/2019 8:02 PM

I decided that it was easier to take the time to eat my meal in the restaurant and bring my tupperware for the leftovers. I normally would ask for a to-go box, but it was easy to throw a medium sized tupperware in my car with my reusable bags and to decide that if I was ordering take out that I could spare the time to eat part of my meal at the restaurant. It eliminated the need to have the restaurant use my containers (which I could understand from a contamination perspective), while still accomplishing my goal of not using needless to-go containers. I guess I never gave the restaurant a chance to deny my containers, but this is how I would have mitigated the issue if refused.

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- Life Unplastic 7/14/2019 8:23 PM
  
  I agree this is the way to go and makes things easy for us and for the restaurant. And it's so nice to not create the waste with such a simple adjustment.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Homemade Cleaners

What did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?

Alina M 7/04/2019 8:44 PM

I preferred the all purpose cleaner I made with vinegar and essential oils. It smells cleaner, refreshes rooms better and sanitizes all the same. ALSO IT IS WAY CHEAPER. It's a win all around, better for the environment, my wallet, and my home :)

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- Alina M 7/08/2019 10:07 PM
  
  Hi! So for a basic all purpose cleaner, I mix 1 part white vinegar with 1 part water, and add drops of essential oil. Lavender and lemon are my favorite. It can be used as an air deodorizer, because as the vinegar dries, it clarifies the air (BYE FEBREEZE). It is also a good solution for wiping down counter tops and mirrors.
  
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- Claudia Zimmermann 7/04/2019 10:40 PM
  
  Would you mind sharing the recipe of this cleaner?
  
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