Bella Halley
7/30/2019 8:46 AM
Thinking outside of the bag? Just don't use it :) Use a cloth or other reusable bag.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
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Bella Halley 7/31/2019 5:40 PMThe grocery store closest to me has switched to paper bags instead of plastic. -
Bella Halley 7/31/2019 5:39 PMToday I brought my reusable cloth bags to my local grocery store
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Bella Halley 7/31/2019 5:39 PMI started this event late and I'm sad to see it ending :( -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Takeout ProHow could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?
Bella Halley 7/30/2019 8:42 AMTo mitigate issues arising from restaurants not letting you use your own container by telling them about how it is helping the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable UtensilsHow can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
Bella Halley 7/30/2019 8:39 AMMost one time use plastic utensils are used in fast food restaurants. I can advocate to food joints to use eco-friendly compostable cutlery in place of the plastic ones they use now. Also, I can ask any other restaurants to switch to metal, reusable utensils. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste MealDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Bella Halley 7/30/2019 8:35 AMInstead of using one time use paper plates, we could use porcelain or china plates and just wash them after use. Plastic utensils could be replaced by metal utensils. Switching would reduce unnecessary waste. -
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?
Ann Prescott 7/29/2019 2:05 PMI have a collection of reusables now. Keep cold things colder, hot ones hotter. They are fun & handy to keep around. Also no sweating cups or bottles making rings on furniture. Still need to work on paper trash can liners. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel ToiletriesWhat 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?
Ann Prescott 7/29/2019 2:00 PMBuying larger size products is cheaper. Refillable containers are cheaper than travel-sized brand containers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Lather UpWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Ann Prescott 7/25/2019 11:16 AMRefillable bottles prevents tossing out empty containers as frequently. Also saves money buying economy sized containers.