Niki Mikkilineni
7/15/2019 9:43 AM
It's easy to skip the packaging for produce if you bring a reusable grocery bag anyways!
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Salesforce San Francisco 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy Unpackaged ProduceWhy do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel EatingWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Rachel Rosen 7/11/2019 8:03 AMI would say this was a bit tougher to execute as you have to plan in advance, have restraint not to eat your snacks, and keep extra space in your luggage for the container. Additionally, if the container is dirty you have to keep that with you even if you might not have an easy way to clean it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible CupGreat 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?
Niki Mikkilineni 7/08/2019 10:59 AMIt's so simple and easy to use a disposable cup working at Salesforce! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Niki Mikkilineni 7/08/2019 9:36 AMWith more education recently, people who once grabbed straws without thinking now have to consciously make the decision to use/not use a plastic straw. Not sure if this encourages more reusable straw use, but definitely cuts out some waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Shop the Bulk BinsHow has buying bulk impacted the quality of the food you receive? Why do you think Western society relies more on prepackaged foods rather than buying in bulk?
Rachel Rosen 7/05/2019 9:13 AMI love that at Whole Foods and Trader Joe's I can take the compostable bags and use them in the bulk bin, thus minimizing the packaging use to get the food to my home.
I do think buying in bulk limits my choices so that is a struggle sometimes. We definitely rely more on prepackaged foods and so many more options exist there. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel SmartHow can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?
Rachel Rosen 7/03/2019 8:50 AMI always bring my reusable water bottle bottle with me. I'm trying to figure out a longer term plan to do this in underdeveloped countries by purchasing a filter/purifying device or add on. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Lather UpWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Rachel Rosen 7/01/2019 12:52 PMLush is a great place to shop for this! I feel great knowing there is no plastic involved in my shampoo/conditioner/bath bar.