Nicole Davis
7/31/2019 11:54 AM
The ingredients I have came in plastic bottles still, but at least buying in bulk like this means fewer smaller bottles are being used. If only glass bottles were less expensive.
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?
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Kevin Graham 7/31/2019 10:20 PMIt’s over for the official challenge, now continuing until next July. -
Tonja Thurman 7/31/2019 6:57 PMWe made it! Lets keep those new habits going year round! -
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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Nicole Davis 7/31/2019 11:53 AMI can't believe it's already the end of the month! It's so neat to watch everyone's contributions add up. Can't wait to see the final tallies! -
Debbie Milligan 7/31/2019 11:33 AMAnd another Plastic Free July is done! See you next year. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily Thoughtful ToysDoes your child play differently with natural or repurposed toys than with other toys? If so, how?
Debbie Milligan 7/31/2019 11:32 AMI don't have a kid, but when I purchase for gifts I try to find items that are natural colored and made of natural products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste MealDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Debbie Milligan 7/31/2019 11:31 AMI actually don't use a lot of single use plastics. I try to buy in bulk or items that come in paper bags/boxes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Debbie Milligan 7/31/2019 11:30 AMI checked with my local Sprouts to see if I can take my jars in so I don't have to use disposible bags. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Homemade CleanersWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Debbie Milligan 7/31/2019 11:29 AMI like finding what kind of cleaners I can make so I don't have to use bleach. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Pretty oh so PrettyHow can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
Debbie Milligan 7/31/2019 11:27 AMLeading by example. Take your reuseable bags with you whenever you shop.