Join the movement to refuse single-use plastics with Plastic Free EcoChallenge!

Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019

July 1 - July 31, 2019

Office of Community & Civic Life - City of Portland 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?

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?

Lorraine Wilson 10/03/2019 11:53 AM

I have actually moved away from shower gel and re-started using bar soaps. They are much easier to get through TSA, and since most of my trips are at least 9 hours long I have my soap to use to freshen up, without wondering how much is 3 ozs.

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Lifestyle Natural Fibers

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

Lorraine Wilson 10/03/2019 11:51 AM

I am automatically drawn to natural fibers. I prefer, cotton, linens etc. as opposed to synthetic rayon etc., since the itch. If I select fabric that does contained synthetics, its usually from a responsible company who is using recycle material to create
"waterproof" items (Portland rain) etc.

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Jason Coulter 7/19/2019 12:35 PM

could be doing better, but hard to get some stuff in eco friendly, reusable, or biodegradable packages at times...

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Minimize Packaging

With the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?

John Dutt 7/18/2019 9:34 AM

One interesting dilemma for us is the meal delivery services. We just started using one a bit a couple of months ago and I'm not sure how this measures up with sustainability practices in mind. Lots of small portion ingredients in small individual packets seems wasteful

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?

Lorraine Wilson 7/10/2019 3:15 PM

I have always used a teacup at work. I also use a 40 oz metal water bottle at work. The reason for the water bottle is dual. It keeps plastic out of the landfill and also helps me achieve/measure my water intake each day. This is a benefit others should consider while saving this planet for each other.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Pretty oh so Pretty

How can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?

Mary Hartshorn 7/08/2019 8:49 AM

Show them the packaging and explain all the benefits.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusables at Work

It is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?

Lorraine Wilson 7/03/2019 4:56 PM

Gifting reusable containers to friends and colleagues

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Mary Hartshorn 7/03/2019 1:51 PM

We're three days into July and I've used my glass straw soooo much already!

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Mary Hartshorn 7/02/2019 2:28 PM

My favorite time of year, ECO CHALLENGE!!!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusables at Work

It is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?

Mary Hartshorn 7/02/2019 2:26 PM

Keep up on dishes in the break room so that people aren't discouraged to use plates/silverware by the dirty dishes piling up.

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