I will collect all compostable scraps from my family meals and put them in the compost bin.
COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS
Personal Care
Back in the Bowl
I will purchase refillable beauty products.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.
COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS
Lifestyle
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party with friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on plastics.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
Personal Care
Do some research on the toxic side affects of aluminum deodorant. After reading the side effects, can you think of instances where you may have experienced the side effects from this form of deodorant?
I have been trying a deodorant paste that comes in a jar from Lemongrass spa. So far, so good! I’m trying the Lavender Vanilla scent and it smells amazing!!
I realized today that with my contiguous effort to reduce my plastic consumption that I am buying more fresh food and less packaged. Doing this has improved my families diet and I personally have lost 5 lbs this month. Win, win!!
When you actually take the time to stop and look at your plastic dependency and is seriously depressing how difficult it is to purchase everyday items with some sort of plastic packaging. We need to do better!
What are the benefits of hosting a house party related to getting to know your guests, connecting them to the cause you are focusing on, and building your community?
I had house guest over and the original intention was not related to plastic reduction but I turned it into a learning experience for many of the guests. By having this “plastic free” get together and making a point of explaining the issues and ways they can reduce their own plastic dependency it planted a seed and hopefully real changes!
Colleen MacDonald 7/30/2019 12:19 PM