Tammy Walling
7/26/2019 6:38 PM
It can be time consuming to make your own products, but it also can cost effective. It feels good to use products which not only use less plastic, but are also good for the environment.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Tammy Walling
"We need to reduce our plastic dependency to help seabirds. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,209 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO32plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Tammy's actions
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
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
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Community
Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
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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Tammy Walling 7/31/2019 4:26 AMOn this final day of Plastic-Free July, it was been enlightening for me. I was most surprised at how difficult it can be to purchase items without plastic packaging. My biggest challenge was the grocery store. This has definitely made me want to continue to challenge myself to be more conscious when making buying choices. -
Tammy Walling 7/27/2019 4:55 AMDoing a quick overnight trip. Taking my own, hopefully healthier, snacks to avoid drive-thru windows and extra packaging. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Homemade CleanersWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
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Tammy Walling 7/24/2019 4:24 AMAs we renovate our bathroom, it has been challenging finding plastic free alternatives, especially in packaging. -
Tammy Walling 7/19/2019 7:18 PMIn DC for the anniversary of the moon landing. Seeing the shots of Earth from space makes me feel small, but also inspires me to work to protect this amazing planet. -
Tammy Walling 7/16/2019 9:41 AMHalfway through Plastic-Free July. It has been surprising how difficult it is at times to find alternatives to single-use plastics. On the other hand, it has been really nice to find products which have been thoughtfully packaged. We are making progress, even when it seems very slow. -
Tammy Walling 7/13/2019 5:37 PMGrocery shopping today. It is sobering to see how difficult it can be reduce purchases of single use plastic. I am finding myself spending more money to get less packaging. I am sure this is a factor in people's choices. -
Tammy Walling 7/12/2019 7:08 PMLunch at Corner Bakery in Baltimore today. So glad to see the restaurant using real cutlery instead of plastic with my meal. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutralWhat did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Tammy Walling 7/11/2019 10:42 AMI was pleased to see I was almost 30% lower than the average American. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Just Say NoDo some research on polystyrene and polyvinyl. How many items in your house already contain these toxins?
Tammy Walling 7/11/2019 9:55 AMAs my house was built in the early 1960's, there was very little polyvinyl in the construction. However, we do have outdoor furniture and a few other items made of plastic.