Seattle Zero Waste

One of the things I'm most proud of as a result of this challenge is that I've inspired others in my life to make changes. I am completely ok with being the (anti) trash girl! 

Typically I'm picking up litter where I'm walking, so it becomes very personal... as if people are littering in my own home. I have an enhanced feeling of ownership and pride in where I live... especially when it's free of trash

To kick this off, I sent out a survey to my whole team asking about their single-use lunchware. Based on the responses, I will invest in some reusable, washable cutlery for the team so they don't have to bring utensils from home, or so they have an option when they forget their cutlery or want to eat something quick at work without generating...

Well, this isn't about deodorant, but rather other body and household products with clean ingredients, and which can be purchased at my food coop in bulk, rather than my having to purchase yet another plastic bottle of product. I can and now do buy in bulk: dishwashing soap, shampoo, body wash, and lotion.

Yesterday, I made a stop at Lush to do some "zero-waste research." It turns out, they have several "naked" products that come package-free! I'm excited to try their toothpaste tabs, hair products, and facial cleanser disks when I run out of those things at home. I also love that you can bring your containers back to Lush and...

Today, I was doing research on sustainable nail polish solutions, and stumbled across the website Tabithas Eve. I just purchased a biodegradable loofah, reusable sponges, and handkerchiefs! I am so excited for my haul! 

By purchasing all of my fruits and vegetables from the farmers market, I was able to make a salad with zero plastic waste. I even made my own dressing!

Did this yesterday as I put out my rubbish and recycling for pick up. 

Got some salmon at my favorite local butcher, and saved on the mass of plastic used in pre-packaged fish. 

It’s challenging to avoid food packaged in plastic, but my housemates and I have been having the conversation and making some small, conscious choices to avoid it when there are choices (e.g. farmers market).