As for polyvinyl, I've bought nothing containing it as far as I know.
Sam Wardwell
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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Sam's actions
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Lifestyle
Naked Bins
I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Pets
Pet Waste
I will spend 30 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.
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.
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 QUESTIONPersonal Care Just Say NoDo some research on polystyrene and polyvinyl. How many items in your house already contain these toxins?
Sam Wardwell 7/29/2019 8:35 AMThe meat I was buying came in polystyrene, and starting this month I've been buying meat that has the least amount of plastic wrap and NO polystyrene. Once I am more financially stable, I plan to begin buying ALL of my meat straight from the deli, or a butchery, and bringing my own containers for that.
As for polyvinyl, I've bought nothing containing it as far as I know. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Watch a DocumentaryWhich documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?
Sam Wardwell 7/29/2019 8:28 AMI couldn't find a documentary on Netflix about waste, but I did watch one about the Scottish wild cat and the efforts going towards preventing its extinction.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Start CompostingDo an inventory of how much food waste you would save from going to the landfill if you start composting all of the time. What are the added benefits of having compost that is readily accessible?
Sam Wardwell 7/15/2019 3:55 PMThe added benefits are being able to keep wet materials out of my general trash which means I do not need to use plastic trash bags. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Sign a PetitionWhat is a plastic-related issue in your state/province?
Sam Wardwell 7/15/2019 3:54 PMWe still have small businesses using plastic bags, and lots and lots of plastic that is grade 3 or lower with no accountability for those who manufacture them. -
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?
Sam Wardwell 7/10/2019 2:15 PMWow!! Here I was thinking I was a plastic free champ D: time to work work work to reduce even more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Brusha Brusha BrushaWhat are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?
Sam Wardwell 7/02/2019 1:33 PMBamboo toothbrushes are more sustainable than plastic. While it leaves me concerned about our nice pandas since they rely on bamboo, efforts to protect pandas have increased exponentially so I believe it will be okay. I would like to see toothbrushes made out of more sustainable options, but this will do.
I will implore others in my community to make the switch by offering my closest friends a free one. I bought a pack of 20 for this purpose. -
Sam Wardwell 7/01/2019 2:52 PMI learned today that I can compost my cat's litter which is made with recycled corn kernels. Now I just need to go make or buy a composter! I am excited.