Plastic Challenge: Anh Chi Pham, Week 1
anything Location:Santa Ana, California, United States Name: Anh Chi Pham Week: 1 Personal Info: I live with my parents, grandfather, and brother. Sometimes I eat what my mother cooks, but I like cooking for myself. Anh Chi Pham's personal blog: List of plastic items REFUSED this week. (Yay!) I tried not to change my habits bc I ...
Plastic Challenge: Julie Buck, Week 3
I already choice out of catalogs/junk mail through 41pounds.org/DMA Choice, but what do you do about the Presorted US Standard junk mail including local merchants? I received two mailers from a local jeweler packaged in plastic sleeves. Also, does anyone know of any cough drops NOT packaged in plastic? Location:Denver, Colorado, ...
Plastic Challenge: Sarah M. Braik, Week 2
lids, printer cartridge packaging Location:Standish, Maine, United States Name: Sarah M. Braik Week: 2 Personal Info: List of plastic items REFUSED this week. (Yay!) plastic lid on paper coffee cup--it was in a Starbucks in Boston and when they asked if I was sure I did not want a lid I announced rather loudly that ...
Plastic Challenge: Natalie, Week 2
How to anticipate surprise plastic in restaurants and cafes? IS there a law about having to give lids for paper cups in NY or anywhere? Better places for buying bulk in central NJ or NY? I know of some, but Unpackaged in London sounds like a dream. Ideas about, given the choice, to ...
Plastic Challenge: Rachael Hunter, Week 1
Is there an alternative to plastic packaging for frozen food? Location:Woking, United Kingdom Name: Rachael Hunter Week: 1 Personal Info: I have always been known as the environmental one in my group of friends and I thought it was about time I stopped talking about giving up using plastic and start DOING it instead. ...
Plastic Challenge: Eve Stavros, Week 27
Location:Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Name: Eve Stavros Week: 27 Personal Info: I recently retired early and moved from Florida to Virginia, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. I’m fortunate to live in the basement apartment of my best friend’s beautiful log home, where I have time to garden, read, cook, play with my cat, ...
Plastic Challenge: Jaimee Law, Week 1
Does anybody know how can I make my own Greek style yogurt? Any amazing gluten-free pizza crust recipes out there? Location:, California, United States Name: Jaimee Law Week: 1 Personal Info: Jaimee Law's personal blog: http://jlawsexcellentadventures.blogspot.com/ List of plastic items REFUSED this week. (Yay!) Straws, disposable utensils, plastic produce bags, disposable meal containers, plastic baggies for bulk ...
Plastic Challenge: Melissa, Week 1
I can't think of any at the moment. Location:Loveland, Colorado, United States Name: Melissa Week: 1 Personal Info: 34. Work from home (much easier to avoid plastic) List of plastic items REFUSED this week. (Yay!) 3 grocery sacks Coffee lid Total items collected: 34 Total weight: Items: Recyclable Seaweed snack trays (?) the number on the bottom is in Chinese?! Arrowhead water ...
Plastic Challenge: Dara C, Week 1
How can I cut down my individual consumable items such as string cheese? Also since I work crazy hours (it's D.C.) what convenience foods are available that have no plastic? Location:WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States Name: Dara C Week: 1 Personal Info: I'm a 20 something girl living in Washington, D.C. I'm originally ...
Plastic Challenge: Sarah M. Braik, Week 2
lids, printer cartridge packaging Location:Standish, Maine, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Melissa, Week 1
I can’t think of any at the moment. Location:Loveland, Colorado, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Dara C, Week 1
How can I cut down my individual consumable items such as string cheese? Also since I work crazy hours (it’s D.C.) what convenience foods are available that have no plastic? Location:WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Sarah M. Braik, Week 1
Catfood bags–I don’t think I am prepared to make my own catfood. Location:Standish, Maine, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Julie Buck, Week 3
I already choice out of catalogs/junk mail through 41pounds.org/DMA Choice, but what do you do about the Presorted US Standard junk mail including local merchants? I received two mailers from a local jeweler packaged in plastic sleeves. Also, does anyone know of any cough drops NOT packaged in plastic? Location:Denver, Colorado, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Anh Chi Pham, Week 1
anything Location:Santa Ana, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Julie Olsen Buck, Week 2
What suggestions do you have for freezing fruits/veggies without plastic bags? Also, does anyone know if you can freeze yogurt? Our summer farmer’s market will allow your own containers for yogurt, but we eat yogurt all year, not just in summer. Thanks! Location:Denver, Colorado, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Julie Olsen Buck, Week 1
Any suggestions are welcome and appreciated, especially as it relates to sharing the need to go plastic-free with family, friends, and acquaintances without sounding “preachy.” Location:Denver, Colorado, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Rachael Hunter, Week 1
Is there an alternative to plastic packaging for frozen food? Location:Woking, United Kingdom
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Plastic Challenge: Jaimee Law, Week 1
Does anybody know how can I make my own Greek style yogurt? Any amazing gluten-free pizza crust recipes out there? Location:, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Natalie, Week 2
How to anticipate surprise plastic in restaurants and cafes? IS there a law about having to give lids for paper cups in NY or anywhere? Better places for buying bulk in central NJ or NY? I know of some, but Unpackaged in London sounds like a dream. Ideas about, given the choice, to get plastic [...]
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So I have run out of shampoo/shower gel so I am using some shampoo soap, but wow twas expensive! Location:Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Plastic Challenge: Natalie, Week 1
When sharing food/other essentials with other people who don’t share your enthousiasm for living without waste, what do you do? Do you buy your salad separately if they buy it in a plastic container, so as not to waste? I think there’s a delicate balance between doing what you believe is right and alienating people [...]
Read the full post.Plastic Challenge: Rik Boland, Week 3
So found out that I do not have to use big bin linners in the bin but wrap up the refuge or put it in carrier bags. So I have been eating fresh food and cooking myself meals this week, partly because of the plastic expense and partly due to needing to get extra vitamins [...]
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Plastic Challenge: Colleen T, Week 3
Location:Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Melody, Week 5
Location:Santa Cruz, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Melody, Week 4
Location:Santa Cruz, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Colleen T, Week 2
Any and all Location:Glen Ellyn, IL, Illinois, United States
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Location:Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Plastic Challenge: Melody, Week 3
Why is so much children’s art done with plastic? Location:Santa Cruz, California, United States
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