Name: Amanda

Week: 2

Personal Info:

Read Amanda’s description in her Week 1 post.

Total items: 44

Total weight: 5 oz

Items: Recyclable
none

Items: Nonrecyclable
16 envelope windows
1 deodorandt container
3 seals from jars
2 electrolyte drink pkts
1 electrolyte chews pkt
4 ties
1 milk bottle top ring
1 bag from meat
1 knife
1 tag
1 pen top
1 votive candle hoder
1 parmesan cheese wrapper
2 plastic bags
1 pkg from swim cap
1 decals
1 microwave popcorn pkg
1 mailing envelope
3 random bits of plastic
1 garbage bag

What items can I replace with plastic free or less plastic alternatives?
candle
knife
popcorn
cheese

The crackers and larabar are slightly harder – I ordered a book on making crackers, as well as the e-book you advertised with the lara bar recipes.

What lifestyle change(s) might be necessary to reduce my plastic consumption?
I’m exploring worm composting as a way to reduce the need for garbage bags
I need to call companies that send paper mail and ask them to go all electronic
I’m torn on moving to other kinds of deodorant… I sweat a lot!

What one plastic item am I willing to give up or replace this week?
Microwave popcorn