Join the movement to refuse single-use plastics with Plastic Free EcoChallenge!

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Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019

July 1 - July 31, 2019

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Watch a Documentary

Which documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?

Susan Hanson 7/31/2019 4:53 PM

Julie's presentation was super informative and provided a lot of food for thought about the true cost of materials, their life cycle cost and how to truly reduce each person's impact.
Some materials and items cost more to recycle so it's important to advocate for over all changes to reduce our negative impact.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Pretty oh so Pretty

How can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?

Susan Hanson 7/31/2019 4:43 PM

It starts with conversations. I was successful in getting my husband to reduce his use of plastic bags for produce by reusing them them we buy wet or items that would stain. We do use reusable net bags for most of our produce.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Buy Only What I Need

As you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?

Susan Hanson 7/31/2019 4:41 PM

Yes, I have reduced my spending this month and been more conscious when I do need to spend money for these areas. It is difficult to do this every day during an entire month.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Travel Eating

Was this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?

Susan Hanson 7/31/2019 4:39 PM

I have not traveled during this time period. I do not think this will be difficult to implement for my upcoming trip in August. I appreciate the tips.

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Kirsten Tilleman 7/31/2019 2:10 PM

Plastics. Are. Everywhere. Which also means that every little thing counts.

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Eryca Dinsdale 7/31/2019 1:27 PM

One of my biggest changes in habits was changing to a reusable tumbler for my morning iced coffee. This saves the straw and lid and cup. The downside is I have to remember to wash it out and bring it with me to the coffee stand! But the shaming I received from my 13 yr old if I forgot was very motivating.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Host a House Party

What are the benefits of hosting a house party related to getting to know your guests, connecting them to the cause you are focusing on, and building your community?

Meghan Jones 7/31/2019 10:54 AM

Julie's presentation helped me understand how our small daily choices fit into the bigger picture. The benefit is that I will make more informed choices when shopping for food and other materials!

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Julie Sinistore 7/31/2019 10:46 AM

It's been a quick month! I feel like I have been more aware than ever about plastics this month.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Host a House Party

What are the benefits of hosting a house party related to getting to know your guests, connecting them to the cause you are focusing on, and building your community?

Kirsten Tilleman 7/30/2019 1:21 PM

Julie's presentation on plastics was super informative and facilitated a fantastic discussion around the complexity of assessing the impacts of our choices.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

Single use plastics have become normalized in our society to the point that most people don't see them as a problem. What would you say to a friend, colleague, or family member who may not understand why these disposables are an issue?

Susan Hanson 7/28/2019 1:28 PM

I would suggest that when you multiple the number of single use plastics by the billions of people on the earth or the hundreds of millions in our country you can see how large the impact is. It's important for each of us to help reduce our use is disposable plastics daily.

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