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I went camping this past weekend, and found that it was impossible to avoid (and even reduce) plastic use while doing so. For hygiene and  storage reasons, we went for a lot of items in plastic packaging (from insect repellent to food items to bagged ice). Has anyone had successful plastic-free/alternative experiences to share or similar...

I feel pretty good about my challenge.  I've even persuaded other family members to give it a try.  Still some trouble with plastic storage bags at home.  I need to get some different-sized containers to help eliminate the need for the plastic storage bags.  

Refused plastic drinking straws while at a restaurant. Did not place vegetables in plastic bags at grocery store.

I always (or almost always) carry my reusable bag strapped to my backpack and a mesh bag or two for shopping produce. At work I have a few plastic containers with lids. But am still to embarrassed to take my own containers w me when I go out to get lunch.

This is a good article from Sierra Club about the US recycling industry: https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/2019-4-july-august/feature/us-recycling-system-garbage

We've adopted a community garden plot and have been getting our salad staples from it this year. It's great to pick the produce ourselves and not have to buy pre-packaged stuff from the store (the squash is from the seed swap last Feb).  

I thought I am doing great, but it is over 38kg of plastic every year :o 

I am not sure how many of your signed Greenpeace petition re: plastic packaging in Trader Joes! It did work: https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/victories/trader-joes-will-cut-1-million-pounds-of-plastic-from-stores/

Another great example from Warsaw (PL); This cafe gives you 2PLN (20%) discount if you come with your own (reusable) mug;  Wonderful & delicious!  

WRI had a plastic free social hour today! participants suggested some stores that help reduce single use plastics in packaging, including:  www.packagefreeshop.com (household, beauty, etc) www.lushusa.com (beauty products) www.takecareshopdc.com (beauty products) www.loopstore.com (groceries, beauty, household, etc) Thanks to those that...