Comments on: Kayla Bonczek: Starting college and avoiding plastic http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/ Learn to live life with less plastic... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. I don't buy new plastic. Join me on my plastic-free journey. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: Emily http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/comment-page-1/#comment-7047 Emily Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:51:45 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and-avoiding-plastic/#comment-7047 Hello - great article. That is great that you discovered the benefits of yard sales so early on - I wish I was into going to yard sales years ago. Paying full price is over-rated! <br />I agree - it's gross the abundance of bright plastic crapola that is peddled around back-to-school time. <br />Wow - that's interesting about the cap and straw rule for drinks. I remember working at Starbucks and everymorning while opening the bakery packages, I enjoyed a cup of fresh brew - in a porcelain mug... sounds like I was violating health code! Woops!<br />Best of luck to you - hopefully, you will spread enlightenment to all of your peers!<br />Emily Hello – great article. That is great that you discovered the benefits of yard sales so early on – I wish I was into going to yard sales years ago. Paying full price is over-rated!
I agree – it's gross the abundance of bright plastic crapola that is peddled around back-to-school time.
Wow – that's interesting about the cap and straw rule for drinks. I remember working at Starbucks and everymorning while opening the bakery packages, I enjoyed a cup of fresh brew – in a porcelain mug… sounds like I was violating health code! Woops!
Best of luck to you – hopefully, you will spread enlightenment to all of your peers!
Emily

]]> By: Natural Mamma http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/comment-page-1/#comment-7045 Natural Mamma Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:24:06 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and-avoiding-plastic/#comment-7045 What a great post! I wish every college student would have such an eye open approach to life and what they use! What a great post! I wish every college student would have such an eye open approach to life and what they use!

]]> By: Jason http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/comment-page-1/#comment-7044 Jason Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:38:25 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and-avoiding-plastic/#comment-7044 This is a great site that you have here. It's very useful. I have a site myself where anyone can where anyone can voice their opinion on some of the most controversial debate topics out there. I just wanted to inform you of my site because I know you have some valuable opinions you can share with us.<br /><br />Also, maybe we can do a link exchange.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Jason This is a great site that you have here. It's very useful. I have a site myself where anyone can where anyone can voice their opinion on some of the most controversial debate topics out there. I just wanted to inform you of my site because I know you have some valuable opinions you can share with us.

Also, maybe we can do a link exchange.

Sincerely,
Jason

]]> By: Kayla Bon http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/comment-page-1/#comment-7040 Kayla Bon Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:37:58 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and-avoiding-plastic/#comment-7040 Thank you all for the support and suggestions! I loved reading all of your comments :)<br /><br />Abbie - Thank you for your constant encouragement on a set of issues I really care about! That is what sets you apart from the others :) <br /><br />Anon - I have been looking into getting a sport bottle top for a while since I always seem to spill all over myself. Unfortunately, in my area (at lest) help code requires a lid and straw, so I'm not sure that would've fit the requirements.<br /><br />Lara - Thank you for that idea! I have a nasty habit of always wanted brand new school supplies, but I try to reuse at least my folders, pens, pencils, binders (my notebooks usually get filled). I will have to try that!<br /><br />Rob & Lisa - I will have to look into getting a glass dharma straw for sure!<br /><br />John C - I have seen those ads for toothbrushes and may just invest in one. I love that idea. Thank you all for the support and suggestions! I loved reading all of your comments :)

Abbie – Thank you for your constant encouragement on a set of issues I really care about! That is what sets you apart from the others :)

Anon – I have been looking into getting a sport bottle top for a while since I always seem to spill all over myself. Unfortunately, in my area (at lest) help code requires a lid and straw, so I'm not sure that would've fit the requirements.

Lara – Thank you for that idea! I have a nasty habit of always wanted brand new school supplies, but I try to reuse at least my folders, pens, pencils, binders (my notebooks usually get filled). I will have to try that!

Rob & Lisa – I will have to look into getting a glass dharma straw for sure!

John C – I have seen those ads for toothbrushes and may just invest in one. I love that idea.

]]> By: Robj98168 http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/comment-page-1/#comment-7039 Robj98168 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:43:25 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and-avoiding-plastic/#comment-7039 Hey Beth-This is off the subject- I found you a <a href="http://robj98168.blogspot.com/2009/08/good-news-for-fake-plastic-fishes.html" rel="nofollow">Titanium Metal Commuter Mug</a>. Courtesy of Rob's shopping service! Hey Beth-This is off the subject- I found you a Titanium Metal Commuter Mug. Courtesy of Rob's shopping service!

]]> By: John Costigane http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/comment-page-1/#comment-7037 John Costigane Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:05:21 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and-avoiding-plastic/#comment-7037 Hi Kayla,<br /><br />Great to see a teenager thinking about the plastic problem. Our common trend is mainly adult-based, but with an eye to the future. As Beth indicated starting young will make you an expert by the time you reach our ages.<br /><br />The safety razor is an excellent choice. Wooden toothbrushes are also available from Germany but more pricey than the plastic type, with all its recurring waste. Hi Kayla,

Great to see a teenager thinking about the plastic problem. Our common trend is mainly adult-based, but with an eye to the future. As Beth indicated starting young will make you an expert by the time you reach our ages.

The safety razor is an excellent choice. Wooden toothbrushes are also available from Germany but more pricey than the plastic type, with all its recurring waste.

]]> By: Lisa Sharp http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/comment-page-1/#comment-7035 Lisa Sharp Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:08:30 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and-avoiding-plastic/#comment-7035 I see you had Abbie (Farmer's Daughter) was your teacher, that is so neat! <br /><br />Also you are on the right track and should be proud!<br /><br />I second what Robj98168 said the Glass Dharma straws are awesome, it's a great company that is reducing a lot of plastic waste!<br /><br />I hope your changes will end up inspiring other college students you meet! I see you had Abbie (Farmer's Daughter) was your teacher, that is so neat!

Also you are on the right track and should be proud!

I second what Robj98168 said the Glass Dharma straws are awesome, it's a great company that is reducing a lot of plastic waste!

I hope your changes will end up inspiring other college students you meet!

]]> By: Robj98168 http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/comment-page-1/#comment-7033 Robj98168 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:02:40 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and-avoiding-plastic/#comment-7033 Sounds like you are already on track Kayla! If I could add anything, try using a glass dharma straw or one of those metal ones I see at 7-11 for slurpees- easy to clean with a bottle brush; also old dresser drawers make good storage boxes for under a bed. But you go girl! Sounds like you are already on track Kayla! If I could add anything, try using a glass dharma straw or one of those metal ones I see at 7-11 for slurpees- easy to clean with a bottle brush; also old dresser drawers make good storage boxes for under a bed. But you go girl!

]]> By: Lara S. http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/comment-page-1/#comment-7032 Lara S. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:49:28 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and-avoiding-plastic/#comment-7032 Hi Kayla,<br />I'm in college too, but in Argentina. One thing I used a lot when I started was spiral notebooks. The metal or plastic spiral is not practical for recycling and bits of paper tend to get caught in there and are hard to rip off... Also, every notebook comes with two pieces of cardboard (back and front) which you have to recycle after you finish the notebook, unless you want to keep the whole thing together. Since I always try to recycle most of my notes after I got all the information I needed from them, it was so wasteful... What I use now to take notes is papers which are printed on one side. I use the white side to take my notes, and then I staple the pages together. You can also make holes in them and put them in a binder (if you're going to buy binders, look at FPF's recommendations ;)). If you want to get lots of this kind of paper, go to a copy place and just ask, they always have a ton of it!<br /><br />Hope this helps. Nice post! :) Hi Kayla,
I'm in college too, but in Argentina. One thing I used a lot when I started was spiral notebooks. The metal or plastic spiral is not practical for recycling and bits of paper tend to get caught in there and are hard to rip off… Also, every notebook comes with two pieces of cardboard (back and front) which you have to recycle after you finish the notebook, unless you want to keep the whole thing together. Since I always try to recycle most of my notes after I got all the information I needed from them, it was so wasteful… What I use now to take notes is papers which are printed on one side. I use the white side to take my notes, and then I staple the pages together. You can also make holes in them and put them in a binder (if you're going to buy binders, look at FPF's recommendations ;)). If you want to get lots of this kind of paper, go to a copy place and just ask, they always have a ton of it!

Hope this helps. Nice post! :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and/comment-page-1/#comment-7031 Anonymous Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:50:11 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/08/kayla-bonczek-starting-college-and-avoiding-plastic/#comment-7031 You should be very proud of yourself for all the changes you're making now Kayla! Great post.<br /><br />Just a thought on your Klean Kanteen, I know they come with a screw cap, but I you can also purchase a sport bottle top for it. I know, it's an extra purchase, but my family uses them every day, and 3 out of 4 of us prefer the sport cap. Maybe that will meet the health code if you run into that situation again. My boys use theirs at school, and I use mine at work - less spillage if anyone knocks it over. Perfect for the bike too!<br />Sunny in Canada You should be very proud of yourself for all the changes you're making now Kayla! Great post.

Just a thought on your Klean Kanteen, I know they come with a screw cap, but I you can also purchase a sport bottle top for it. I know, it's an extra purchase, but my family uses them every day, and 3 out of 4 of us prefer the sport cap. Maybe that will meet the health code if you run into that situation again. My boys use theirs at school, and I use mine at work – less spillage if anyone knocks it over. Perfect for the bike too!
Sunny in Canada

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