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Ashley Price

Plastic Free New Orleans

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 167 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    12
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Ashley's actions

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Travel Eating

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Ashley Price 7/03/2019 11:24 AM
    I first challenged myself to give up single use plastic for Lent.  This second challenge has been helpful because it has really opened my eyes to how much plastic is in our lives outside of home, for example restaurants that serve in Styrofoam or plastic even when you dine in. Also, there is sooo much plastic at the grocery stores that is unnecessary. Recognizing this has allowed me make better choices about where to eat and shop.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusable Containers
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

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    Ashley Price 7/03/2019 11:19 AM
    In addition to glass containers, I have a stock pile of glass jam jars that I have been using to take my lunch to the office.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
    Do 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?

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    Ashley Price 7/03/2019 11:18 AM
    I made the switch during lent when first decided to give up/ reduce my plastic use.  It was hard initially, but the change is worth it and has gotten much easier.  Ridding/ reducing single use plastic from my home has also opened my eyes to how much actually exists in the grocery.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Minimize Packaging
    With 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?

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    Ashley Price 7/03/2019 11:15 AM
    Plastics are everywhere at the grocery store and much of it is unnecessary. I have committed to never again buying pre-cut fruit and veggies, and as it turns out the fruit and veggies are much, much better this way!

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    Ashley Price 7/01/2019 3:46 AM
    Join me for a plastic free July🏝