Comments on: Plastic Challenge: Kristin, Week 14

By: Kristin

Kristin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:25:40 +0000

Thanks Danielle! I do work in a restaurant, so you would think that I would be able to get a handle on this! I ate out yesterday plastic free I’m happy to report, however I skipped a drink lol

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:08:58 +0000

Well… here’s some inspiration: I don’t carry anything with me except my phone! No purse or keys! haha! …well, I do have 3 kids ;) We’ve gotten very accustomed to not taking straws… it’s so second nature to us that I often forget to take our glass straws when we go out. The other night, I decided to put them in a little canvas bag… I put my phone in the bag and VOILA! I remembered to take them in the restaurant! You CAN do this… I know you can!!!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:11:14 +0000

Thanks Danielle! I think I find it easy at the grocery store when I actually see the bags (plus I have my own in my hand usually). Maybe if I buy one of the glass or stainless steel straws that are on the market I’ll remember to bring it out. However, I usually just bring my keys, phone & wallet with me rather than a purse or bag…. sigh! I’ll get there…

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:29:29 +0000

Kristin… requesting no straws is like requesting no plastic bags at the grocery store. It’s simply a habit that you have to make happen. ;) To be honest, it’s going to take you reminding yourself over and over again. It takes practice… but once you start doing it… I guarantee that it will become second nature. :)

Hmmm… you could set a reminder on your phone or ask the people you’re dining with to remind you to request no straw.

Also, another thing that could help you is having your own straw. The ability to say “no thanks, I have my own” just might be the thing that you need. Check out http://www.glassdharma.com The straws are so awesome… and you can even get a little carrying case :)

So.. you forgot to request no straws for these past 14 weeks. I think you have to tell yourself that you’re done with straws and make the next 14+ weeks straw-free!!

…hope some of that helps!! Best!! ~Danielle