Emily Yam

Aquarium of the Pacific

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Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

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Personal Care

Dam the Flow

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

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Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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Personal Care

See the Green

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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Emily Yam 7/01/2019 5:05 PM
What are your favorite brands of shampoo bars?? I already only shampoo my hair once a week (I went shampoo free a few years ago, and I'm back on shampoo, just infrequently). I'd love to make the switch. So far most people are talking about ethique... any American brands that people recommend? That way the carbon footprint can be lower too! Happy to do etsy shops, etc. I just want to find something that's good for sometimes flaky, touchy scalp...

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- Rachel Munson 7/01/2019 7:04 PM
  Lush is pretty good! I love how they only use paper packaging on their products! I've only gone to their store in Torrance, but have never tried to ship their products directly to me.
  
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Emily Yam 6/14/2019 2:10 PM
Also. My worms fled the nest earlier this spring :( Most of them did, anyway. I'm still loading my compost because I have soldier flies (ew, but yay) but. I'd love to talk more about vermiposting with a team member! Is it you?

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- Sarah Berman 6/14/2019 2:28 PM
  Diva cup for the win!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care

Disposable tampons and menstrual pads are often quite expensive. What are the economic and personal benefits of this switch for you?
Emily Yam 6/14/2019 2:08 PM
You all know I want to normalize talking about things that are NORMAL! Periods happen. Can we make better choices? Does anyone have preferred vendors/ etsy shops for reusable and environmentally friendly menstrual products?

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- Allie Hobgood 6/20/2019 6:40 AM
  I LOVE my menstrual cup (I use the diva). I am not going to lie, it took a lot of getting used to (and a fair amount of trauma and a few tears when I thought I was going to have to get my husband to take it out once) but reducing my impact has far outweighed those fleeting inconveniences. There are also thinx organic cotton panties and organic cotton reusable panty liners. All great.
  
  https://putacupinit.com/quiz/
  
  https://www.shethinx.com/collections/cotton-period-panties
  
  https://lunapads.com/products/mini-pantyliner
  
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