Plastic Challenge: Hanh Pham, Week 3
I know there are pens with refillable ink cartridges, but it's still a plastic shell. What's a plastic-free alternative to a ball point pen? Location:Chicago, Illinois, United States Name: Hanh Pham Week: 3 Personal Info: My husband and I live in a 3-flat in Chicago. We don't have any pets. My quest is to merge ...
Plastic Challenge: Alice, Week 2
Are there cat treats in metal or glass containers? Tips on facial washes and cream, and body cream? Location:HULL, Quebec, Canada Name: Alice Week: 2 Personal Info: Woman, 33, vegetarian, dark green when it comes to the environment (can't wait to start this challenge!), I work as a dishwasher in a hotel that is ...
Plastic Challenge: Beth Terry, Week 3
Location:Oakland, California, United States Name: Beth Terry Week: 3 Personal Info: I am the founder of MyPlasticfreeLife.com and have been collecting my plastic and attempting to live as plastic-free as possible since June of 2007. See my previous years’ tallies at: http://myplasticfreelife.com/category/beths-weeklymonthly-plastic-tallies/ List of plastic items REFUSED this week. (Yay!) 1) Plastic grocery/shopping bags — bring ...
Plastic Challenge: Sandy, Week 2
I'm confused by this eco-friendly bag wine. It says its more environmentally friendly because it replaces 2 glass bottles. Not so sure. Will be making some shopping bags for the family to save them from using plastics. I plan to line them with plastic tablecloths that I picked up at Goodwill. ...
Plastic Challenge: Tom G, Week 1
Location:Lincroft, New Jersey, United States Name: Tom G Week: 1 Personal Info: My name is Tom and I'm 25 years old. I currently live with my girlfriend Kate and our dog molly. Tom G's personal blog: Total items: 32 Total weight: Items: Recyclable 1. Medication Bottle (5) 2. Take Out Soup Container (5) 3. Cherry Tomato Container (1) 4. Take Out ...
Plastic Challenge: Shan V, Week 1
Nothing yet ; ) Location:, Ontario, Canada Name: Shan V Week: 1 Personal Info: I'm a female anthropology student studying in Ontario. I'm originally from Nova Scotia. I'm unemployed other than my studies. I live with 5 other university students. I'm cutting down on plastic partially because I'm interested in personal health,but mostly because ...
Plastic Challenge: Kristin Overton, Week 42
Brands of vitamins that are plastic free: does anyone know where there might be a list compiled? Location:Prince George, British Columbia, Canada Name: Kristin Overton Week: 42 Personal Info: University & working couple plus bunny doing the best we can! Kristin Overton's personal blog: http://slightlyirritatingandinconvenient.blogspot.com/ List of plastic items REFUSED this week. (Yay!) Grocery bags at every ...
Plastic Challenge: Nan, Week 3
Location:Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Name: Nan Week: 3 Personal Info: Looking for suggestions on how to handle the social aspect of reducing plastics (gifts, politely refusing or asking about plastics at stores, etc) Nan's personal blog: List of plastic items REFUSED this week. (Yay!) finally made a good loaf of bread! worked at reducing plastic at a ...
Plastic Challenge: Danielle, Week 55
Location:, North Carolina, United States Name: Danielle Week: 55 Personal Info: Family of 5. Collecting my plastic waste for 52 weeks. THIS is my 52nd week!!! (My daughter just started back to school.) Danielle's personal blog: http://itstartswithme-danielle.blogspot.com List of plastic items REFUSED this week. (Yay!) Ok, so my daughter just started back to school... plastic-free lunch... yes! To share some ...
Plastic Challenge: Kay Pere, Week 2
WEEK 2: I was on a medically necessary bland diet and prep for surgery. (All went well and I'm feeling GREAT now, BTW). Does anyone know of a homemade plastic-free alternative equivalent to Gatorade? Anything has got to taste better than that stuff! Location:Mystic, Connecticut, United States Name: Kay Pere Week: 2 Personal ...
Plastic Challenge: Margaret, Week 30
Location:Tualatin, Oregon, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Margaret, Week 29
Location:Tualatin, Oregon, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Beth Terry, Week 3
Location:Oakland, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Nan, Week 3
Location:Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Kristin Overton, Week 42
Brands of vitamins that are plastic free: does anyone know where there might be a list compiled? Location:Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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Plastic Challenge: Margaret, Week 28
Location:Tualatin, Oregon, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Margaret, Week 27
Location:Tualatin, Oregon, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Sandy, Week 2
I’m confused by this eco-friendly bag wine. It says its more environmentally friendly because it replaces 2 glass bottles. Not so sure. Will be making some shopping bags for the family to save them from using plastics. I plan to line them with plastic tablecloths that I picked up at Goodwill. Does buying plastics and [...]
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Plastic Challenge: Danielle, Week 55
Location:, North Carolina, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Kristin Overton, Week 41
Location:Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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Plastic Challenge: Danielle, Week 54
Location:, North Carolina, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Danielle, Week 53
Location:, North Carolina, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Beth Terry, Week 2
Location:Oakland, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Mary Katherine, Week 12
Location:Mountain View, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Nan, Week 2
I could use some help with all the mail I get. I’m a little scared to do everything on-line (banking especially). I get a lot of mail from outfits I don’t even know. I have twice called the cable co. to stop the mailings and they are still coming (yes, Comcast we still use a [...]
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Plastic Challenge: Sandy, Week 1
I use the plastic take out trays from eating out for collection water under plant pots and for holding seedling boxes. I also noticed that the plastic bottles from Sobe drinks are kinda cool looking. I’m saving those to use to water indoor plants that are high up. Since you can squeeze them I think [...]
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Plastic Challenge: Kristin Overton, Week 40
eye drops/contact solution- sometimes ya need it! Laser eye surgery IS in my future, but that’s a big price to pay to avoid buying contact solution bottles. Location:Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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Plastic Challenge: Beth Terry, Week 1
Location:Oakland, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Mary Katherine, Week 11
Location:Mountain View, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Nan, Week 1
Right now I’m struggling with time and energy to cook and bake from scratch, and also struggling with finding supplements/vitamins (very expensive and some hard to find in glass). Location:Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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