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

Delaware River Valley Pachamama Community Feed

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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?

Nancy Chernett 7/31/2019 3:26 PM

Was away half of month. Use Plastic was very present for me while away. There were times when I had little alternative at social gatherings. Lots of opportunity. A ways to go.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Discover Together

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

DANIEL SUTTON 7/31/2019 12:13 PM

The pain that I feel when I see others neglecting their plastic consumption and disposal and I get this one is selfish, yet it is what motivates me to share my concerns/knowledge with others.
Globally, I'm concerned about the loss of living nature.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Travel Smart

How can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?

DANIEL SUTTON 7/19/2019 6:55 AM

My wife and I have been using reusable containers for shampoo and conditioner for a long time so this challenge was already a habit for us . However knowing that I was traveling for two weeks now I selected this to reinforce that I would do this for this trip.

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DANIEL SUTTON 7/19/2019 6:52 AM

I'm traveling now for my daughter's wedding so I get to do my one time challenges around traveling and avoiding plastics

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Travel Eating

Was this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?

DANIEL SUTTON 7/19/2019 6:51 AM

I have a travel picnic basket so it was easy to do

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Nancy Chernett 7/17/2019 4:54 PM

I have been spending time researching options for personal care products that can replace what I’m currently using. Looking at make up, hair products, body lotions. So glad we purchased more snap ware for leftovers. Have really reduced plastic bag and plastic wrap use.

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DANIEL SUTTON 7/12/2019 7:03 PM

When I shop in a supermarket and I see something that I'd like, I ask how it would add to my life. It really has to be something special or I refuse to consume it. If I'm buying something that is packaged in plastic, it has to be required. I won't buy something nice to have if wrapped in plastic.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Travel Toiletries

What is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?

June Hament 7/10/2019 3:44 PM

No added water (and added weight in suitcase) and no plastic containers to leak! i usually carry my own because they are products i know and love.

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Nancy Chernett 7/09/2019 6:00 PM

Today I researched terracycle, a company that recycles materials that may not be recycleable in my community. It started with learning about their partnership with Baush and Lamb and now I have a better idea of how they operate. I may change some of the products I use and there are other products that I can use that don't require recycling which I have also been researchng

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Travel Toiletries

What is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?

DANIEL SUTTON 7/09/2019 5:26 AM

I've found a shampoo bar that I like and will continue to use. I buy the largest conditioner bottle that I can find and refill a travel bottle. We're looking for a conditioner bar. I'm thinking that traveling with a 2in1 shampoo/conditioner in my own travel bottle will weigh less and be more practical than wet bars.
We will definitely continue doing this and encouraging others.

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