Join the movement to refuse single-use plastics with Plastic Free EcoChallenge!

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Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019

July 1 - July 31, 2019

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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?

Ann Richard 8/22/2019 7:09 AM

i love participating in the challenge. I wish there was an app for us to use on our mobile devices.

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Mary Lou Nicholson 7/31/2019 2:13 PM

This was a terrific challenge.
I’m excited to have more locally made, eco friendly products available. Glorias in Fairhaven has metal straws for sale.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care That Was a Close Shave

What have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?

Erin Feeney 7/31/2019 12:31 PM

I would have said yesterday there really wasn't a difference and it was just a convenience product because we as a society are lazier, but I slipped for the first time yesterday with my safety razor and peeled off a bunch of skin on my shin, so the appeal of disposable ones is creeping back in.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Share My Actions

In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

June Cruz 7/31/2019 12:29 PM

I shared my participation in the challenge on Instagram, I like to post to my community about things happening in fashion, art and things I may try myself so it doesn't seem like the switches or things being done to help the environment are hard to do.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?

Erin Feeney 7/31/2019 12:27 PM

I still drink too many things that come in cans (soda, energy drinks etc) those are the next to go

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Bags

How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?

Erin Feeney 7/31/2019 12:26 PM

This was probably easiest, I bought bags that roll up super small to fit in my purse.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Containers

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

Erin Feeney 7/31/2019 12:25 PM

I really want to try the bees wax plastic wrap replacement.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Skip the Straw

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

Erin Feeney 7/31/2019 12:23 PM

I have definitely found more restaurants having paper straws. There even was a bar while I was on vacation that used metal ones.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Containers

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

Sarah Henry 7/31/2019 11:45 AM

This one was hard! It made my kiddo lunches huge! I need to find some more flexible options - like silicone bags - to cut down on space.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Share My Actions

In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

Sarah Henry 7/31/2019 11:31 AM

I love to share on social media because it helps give me new ideas!

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