CLEAResult

This challenge has definitely brought awareness to what we do on a day to day basis.  I reuse plastic containers, plastic utensils, use non plastic drink cups and on my weekly grocery shopping trip today, I made sure to only purchase what I needed which yielded a total of just less than $20.  

I joined the challenge after reading the book Garbology by Edward Hume. He discussed how our oceans are heavily polluted by garbage, especially plastic. I wanted to do something after reading that book that made me feel like I was making a difference. Once I saw the Plastic Free Challenge, I knew it would be a great opportunity to track my...

I am so happy to take part in the Plastic Free Challenge! It has got me being more active in avoiding as much plastic (&trash) that I can! I have completely converted to the metal straw that I carry with me, and now my boyfriend does the same thing! I am more deliberate in where I go to lunch so that I can use the GoBox App instead of...

It felt like one more thing to add to my already list of long things to do, but how could I not? I watched a documentary on the garment industry that has inspired better choices that will stay with me for a lifetime. 

Documentary film,The True Cost, captures the devastating cost of "fast fashion" in terms of lives, values and the environment. Based on waste produced and environmental destruction the garment industry is second only to the oil industry. If you enjoy a cheap bargain at H&M, Welmart or Forever21 (to name only a few), please watch...

Documentary film,The True Cost, captures the devastating cost of "fast fashion" in terms of lives, values and the environment. Based on waste produced and environmental destruction the garment industry is second only to the oil industry. If you enjoy a cheap bargain at H&M, Welmart or Forever21 (to name only a few), please watch...

I think to have places stop offering disposable utensils. A lot of places will just throw it in the bag, when in reality you shouldn't get a disposable utensil unless you specifically ask for it. I think to be an advocate, you should lead by example.

I think women tend to grow up with disposable razors, so I never really thought about another option because it is so "normal" to have disposable razors. I am not sure if they even really market steel razors to women like they do men. I think it would make a huge impact if women switched to steel razors, as I am sure the average women...

This past weekend I went on a short trip to the amusement park. I took my sunscreen and tube of toothpaste with me. No Plastic Waste! 

When I travel for weekend trips, I take my tube of toothpaste with me. I don't bother with the small travel sizes unless I am going on a plane or if I have extremely limited space. Its simple and easy and helpful to the environment, plus you get to go somewhere fun :)