Teska Team

So sad this is the end! BUT i just had some lovely conversation with colleagues about the impact this challenge has had on their everyday actions and perspectives about plastic, its use, and their need for it going forward. <3

Day 31 is bittersweet!  I feel good about my consistency with some things and disappointed about my miserly progress with other things.  More than anything else, I'm feel positive about continuing these actions and taking on a bit more even after the challenge :)  I'm proud of our little Teska Team!

It was easy in some ways but harder in others.  I was able to bring my own things, but I found that I was noticing just how difficult it is to get anything while traveling by plane that isnt wrapped or uses some type of single-use container.

Buying clothes made of synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic, not only contributes to plastic pollution during production and when it gets thrown out, but also throughout its entire lifespan. Washing synthetic fabrics (in a washing machine) actually releases microplastics (known as microfibers) into our waterways.

Buying clothes made of synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic, not only contributes to plastic pollution during production and when it gets thrown out, but also throughout its entire lifespan. Washing synthetic fabrics (in a washing machine) actually releases microplastics (known as microfibers) into our waterways.

I think that recycling should be one of the last options. The 5 R's should come first, especially reduce. We buy so much stuff nowadays that we don't actually need. For example, I don't need 50 different cleaning product made of essentially the same chemicals when I could use one natural cleaner for almost everything in my house. I would like...

I find myself becoming more conscientious when grocery shopping of what comes in paper, glass or plastic. I hope that brands will make a conscious effort to switch over to better materials that can easily be recycled.

Instead of stopping with the thoughts "i need something to put my food on/in I keep thinking..."why?"  "for how long?".

Bought chicken breasts from the meat/deli counter this weekend. Brought my own reusable container. The kid behind the counter was totally cool with putting the chicken in my container (no "we can't do this for sanitary/health reasons"). He simply weighed the chicken on a small wax paper (like the ones you use to grab baked goods from...

Started a little box herb garden.  Basil, sage, thyme, and lemongrass to start.  I'd like to get some more!