Comments on: Plastic Challenge: AJ, Week 1 http://myplasticfreelife.com/showyourplastic/2011/04/plastic-challenge-aj-week-1/ Take the challenge. Collect your plastic waste (both recyclable and non) for one week or more. Then photograph, tally, and post it here. What can we learn about our habits and lifestyles by examining our waste? And what changes can each of us make to leave the planet a little less trashy? Sun, 12 May 2013 02:50:10 +0000 hourly 1 By: aj http://myplasticfreelife.com/showyourplastic/2011/04/plastic-challenge-aj-week-1/comment-page-1/#comment-2129 aj Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:30:07 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/showyourplastic/?p=765#comment-2129 I have been researching bakeries in the area and still trying to find alternatives for my bread addictions. I am still trying to figure out what to do about our meat and medicine. My kids have been sick this week and we received plastic medicine dispensers in plastic packaging.

Thanks so much for the toothbrush alternative. Every little bit helps and we are taking baby steps.

]]> By: Beth Terry http://myplasticfreelife.com/showyourplastic/2011/04/plastic-challenge-aj-week-1/comment-page-1/#comment-2117 Beth Terry Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:34:29 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/showyourplastic/?p=765#comment-2117 Hi AJ. Have you considered Preserve toothbrushes if your kids won’t use wood? They are plastic, yes, but recycled plastic, and you can get them in prepaid mailers to send back to Preserve for further recycling. Of course, it’s really “downcycling” but I like that the company takes responsibility for its waste.

Within the next few weeks, I’m going to write up a comparison of various toothbrush options — after I receive samples to review.

I think you’re right that focusing on refusing the unnecessary stuff is the first step. Focus on the low-hanging fruit. It sounds like bread is hard, so maybe wait on that one until you have your other plastic waste problems solved. In my area, I have several bakeries that sell bread in paper bags, so it’s not an issue for me.

Thanks for taking the challenge. Looking forward to seeing your progress. :-)

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