Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Plastic was a cheap option for companies. There is zero reason to buy razors that dull after a few weeks of use. It's cheap in the short term but no other purpose.

Its It's cheap and easy for companies to put their products in plastic. There was never a need for plastic packaging for produce. It was just convenient for the company 

The easiest thing we did was switch from plastic trash bags to paper. We just didn't think to do this before Eco Challenge. On the other hand, it is my observation that a fair number of the eco friendly solutions are currently niche markets and it takes a more focused effort to pay extra, plan ahead and order delivery and just compare product...

The True Cost. Learned all about fast fashion and how cheap "trendy" clothing that goes out of style in a year is a huge detriment to not only the Earth, but resources and safety of the workers. 

Refusing disposables when picking up food. Stashing reusable cutlery in my office, car, and purse. At work I think the biggest hurdle is finding funding for dish soap and sponges so we can wash our reusable forks, spoons, and knives!

Congratulations to everyone who made it through the month! Each thing that each of us learned and each bit of influence we may have had on someone else ALL contributes to moving us forward to a plastic-free, minimal waste, sustainable world. Lets keep it up! 🌎

White vinegar is the Queen of cleaning ingredients! I wonder if using it here in the alkaline desert makes it even more effective. 

Having squeezed the very last shot out of my toothpaste tube, I have now made a batch of tooth powder, principally involving baking soda and salt. It tastes pretty salty, so I may want to add some refreshing flavor such as peppermint oil, but for now, it’s doing the job. I just can’t part with my electric toothbrush, though, and so far I...

Maybe smiling and breathing on people??