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?

Esther Collier 7/31/2019 5:27 PM

Picked up my plastic today and yesterday and used reusable cutlery and dishes on our road trip. A plethora of straws beside rest stops.

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James Ravenscroft 7/31/2019 2:11 PM

As we wrap up this month of Plastic-free living I confeee I have not always succeeded. But I am more conscious of my choices. Now if I can just remember to always bring a bag with me to pick up trash. That is definitely one thing I will keep on doing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Natural Fibers

What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?

James Ravenscroft 7/31/2019 2:05 PM

It is better to go all natural fibres and not just for the good of the oceans and other waterways. Plastics in fibres end up as microplastics and are breathed in by human and non-human animals. Plus you don't want to forget about the people working with plastic fibres, many of whom are in developing countries with less robust labour safety laws.

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Rebecca St.Clair 7/31/2019 4:29 AM

I am committed to carrying on habits to reduce plastic after the challenge

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Rebecca St.Clair 7/29/2019 3:34 AM

It's hard to believe that July is almost over. I am committed to pick up trash every day, and to continue to reduce plastic. I have also started looking at other aspects of my day to day activities, as a way to reduce waste

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Márta Ecsedi 7/25/2019 3:12 PM

I can't believe the amount of cigarette butts are strewn everywhere!! Ther is plastic in those filters.

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John Yager 7/25/2019 2:51 PM

I am still learning about ways to eliminate plastics!

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John Yager 7/25/2019 2:49 PM

I brought my reusable containers to bulk barn.

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Esther Collier 7/23/2019 11:50 PM

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John Yager 7/23/2019 4:22 PM

I am doing very well...I did not use any plastics today!

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