James Mills
7/10/2019 7:04 PM
how do you think outside the box? simply use reusable containers for food. period
July 1 - July 31, 2019
James Mills
"Refusing the norm- stepping up and leading by example"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 851 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO44plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
James's actions
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Lifestyle
Travel Smart
If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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).
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
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.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
Food
Visit the Butcher
I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
James Mills 7/10/2019 7:01 PMI make my own hot sauce and bbq sauce and I keep a full garden of peppers and tomatoes among other herbs and veggies -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Minimize PackagingWith the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
James Mills 7/10/2019 7:01 PMSingle use is so wasteful- with few exceptions it is more cost effective to buy a full package and break out individual servings yourself. Convenience isn't as important as keeping the earth clean -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
James Mills 7/10/2019 6:59 PMI use paper straws in my place of business- it's not mainstream yet, but heading there -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
James Mills 7/10/2019 6:59 PMmy wife has the canvas totes in both our cars- it doesn't matter what store we shop at- she's got a bag and has conditioned me to do the same -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Visit the ButcherHow has using your own containers impacted the quality of the food you receive? Does this give you more awareness of where your food comes from as opposed to just grabbing a package of mystery origin cheese/meat?
James Mills 7/10/2019 6:58 PMI love eating locally sourced food- knowing you are investing in your community -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Lather UpWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?