Archive for July, 2009
BillieRyder – Plastic Trash Eating Challenge – Week #7
I have lost another lb this week! 4 lbs in 7 weeks. Obviously not falling off of me but I wasn’t convinced that I would loose any weight so this is an accomplishment. I have also been going to the gym 4 to 5 times a week. This is likely helping – perhaps more than [...]
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BillieRyder – Plastic Trash Eating Challenge – Week #6
In Week 6, I managed to lose another pound. WooHoo! There is still a fair bit of wondering around looking for and failing to find appropriate junk food. Or at least finding appropriate junk food in which I am willing to toss the plastic into the plastic tally. I did a great job in terms [...]
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My Plastic Trash: Week 3
Here are the results of my second week cataloging and saving all my plastic waste. Despite the long list, it’s a big improvement over last week’s results. 2 newspaper bags1 plastic bag from loaf of french bread1 plastic packaging from crackers1 Ziploc1 plastic bag of walnutsplastic wrap from cheese1 Soyjoy wrapper1 fruit leather wrapper1 Cliff [...]
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Basilbias-Week Number Four
Produce Tape Netting Scraps From some produce bags I made for my friend. Seal & Pull Tab Thing from Tamari Lid Tamari Lid Fruit Sticker Toothpaste Cap Two Jar SealsI’ve forgotten what these are from now. Laundry Detergent BottleI buy detergent in powder form, but my roommate bought the liquid stuff this time because she [...]
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BillieRyder – Plastic Trash Eating Challenge – Week #5
I stayed the same weight wise this week. Losing weight has never been easy for me so I didn’t expect great strides. In 5 weeks, I am down 2 lbs. I thought I did a great job this week just as long as you don’t count the bits collected from outside the house. Items: 15 [...]
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Amy: Week 1
I did not collect all my plastic. Though it makes for a great picture, and I love the visual Beth presents each week, I refused to wash it all and collect it. Instead, I thought about it on and off all week, especially when I chucked things in the trash that could be recycled if [...]
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Counting My Plastic Waste: Week 2
Here are the results of my second week cataloging and saving all my plastic waste. Despite the long list, it’s a big improvement over last week’s results. Non-recyclable1 bag of feline pine cat litter2 shopping bags4 small plastic bags, 2 plastic molded forms, a software cd, a hang tag and a plastic security tag from [...]
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BillieRyder – Plastic Trash Eating Challenge – Week #4
My first positive post!!! I lost 3lbs this week. The eating or the exercising or both? I am having a few issues with missing chocolate and candies! Lets call it withdrawal and leave it at that. Week of June 27th to July 3rdItems: 15Weight: 8oz – Once again going on up! Recyclable: #5 ketchup cup [...]
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Vanessa Week 5
June 8th to June 14th 6 cup lids 6 straws 3 plastic fast food cups 3 2-litre soda bottles recyclable 2 20 oz soda bottles recyclable 7-11 grocery bag reused for kitty litter or taken to grocery store and put in the bag recycling bin plastic freezer bag The freezer bag is from frozen mice, [...]
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