Bernie Overbeck
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
POINTS TOTAL
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Bernie's actions
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Lifestyle
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable 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.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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.
Food
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Personal Care
Dam the Flow
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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Bernie Overbeck 7/02/2019 9:46 AMHappy Plastic Free July!!! -
Bernie Overbeck 6/06/2019 9:09 PMOne thing I did last year is using clothes I do not usually wear to broaden my wardrobe rotation with items I already have instead of being tempted to shop for more. I did not wear jeans for over a month and did not allow myself to repeat dresses or outfits in the process. It was fun! -
Bernie Overbeck 6/04/2019 9:30 AMTake care of the earth and yourself. In the name of reducing plastics...stop eating their ingredients! Do not eat foods containing Azodicarbonamide (ADA). -
Bernie Overbeck 6/03/2019 9:03 AMFake Plastic Trees - Radiohead (1998)....a classic 90's video for inspiration in your plastic free journey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5h0qHwNrHk-
Bernie Overbeck 6/05/2019 5:41 PMNothing like a bit of 90's angst to really get you going! Thanks Lacy :)
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Bernie Overbeck 6/01/2019 11:19 AMHere we go again! I'm excited to challenge myself and be better....like that recycle your contacts challenge....I didn't know that was an option!