Chelsea Dunlap
7/30/2019 12:53 PM
My bar soap is SO much cheaper, just as luxurious, and takes up less space in my shower :) Plus the benefit of buying a locally made soap is an added bonus!
July 1 - July 31, 2019
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
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Chelsea Dunlap 7/29/2019 12:14 PMWe just have 2 days left!!! What has been your biggest challenge so far? And what has been something that you started and now is old habit?! So excited to see the changes everyone adopted this month! -
Kathy Russell 7/26/2019 1:47 PMOkay team - we just have 5 more days left. Great job so far for all of you!!! Share how the month has been going for you so far, the easy parts and the challenges. I encourage all of you to look what you have accomplished so far and reflect on the positive impact you have made on our environment. We hope this has been a valuable experience for you all. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Kathy Russell 7/26/2019 8:16 AMI actually haven't actually made my own cleaning product other than vinegar water. I a finding it difficult to fine the time to go out and purchase the materials I need. But I vow to do it at some point, it may not be during the month of July. And that is fine, because all the these we challenged ourselves for July should carry over into our normal routines. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow has using your own containers impacted the quality of the food you receive? Does this give you more awareness of where your food comes from as opposed to just grabbing a package of mystery origin cheese/meat?
Amanda Waddle 7/25/2019 12:17 PMI brought my own reusable container to Fresh Market and asked if they can slice 10 slices of provolone cheese and place it in my container and they did, happily, with no weird faces or looks of confusion. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Chelsea Dunlap 7/16/2019 10:38 AMI've found it so helpful to make me a bit more innovative when I don't even have the options of plastic bags or disposable storage as an option at home. I'm now a Grade A hoarder of glass jars which are the easiest reusable out there! -
Kathy Russell 7/15/2019 4:05 AMFinally had the chance to look into the recycling program for contact lens. I was impressed with the Bausch Lomb site, One by Once Recycling Program. Currently I only have on set that needs to recycled. If anyone wants to collect theirs for a while I can send a box with several to lower the carbon print of shipping them out. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhy 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?
Kathy Russell 7/15/2019 4:03 AMYears ago you could go to any grocery store and hand pick your vegetables and fruits. But I think that people became concerned with germs and bacterial and even though you can wash the items people felt more comfortable with having their food sealed in plastic. Manufactures may feel that by wrapping them in plastic will make the produce last longer and easier to ship. Therefore the plastic packaging is serving some consumers, shippers, and the stores - less mess. -
Adriana Galeano 7/12/2019 12:10 PMWent to Life Unplastic with Amanda Waddle yesterday, it was great! Plus, got lots of inspiration to keep going and a plastic free deodorant bar to try! -
Amanda Waddle 7/10/2019 2:14 PMI met with Commissioners Ward and Warren (separately) to get and update on the straw ban they are working on and remind them how important it is for the city to begin their waste audit and then do the strategic plan for zero waste. I also asked the all city events work towards zero waste and not use any single-use plastics. In May, just 2 months ago at Mayor Poe and Commissioner Hayes-Santos swearing in ceremony there were plastic utensils and plastic cups used!!! All city events/building need to lead the way and set the zero waste example. They agree that this needs to be done. All city buildings including city hall should begin working towards zero waste and I am also pushing for that.