Posts Tagged ‘plastic containers’
Plastic Challenge: Sandy, Week 7
The sandwich issue. We tried to get our deli to give us our sandwich stuff in paper like the butcher but weren’t quick enough and they put it all in seperate ziplock bags. Probably need to find another deli. Location:Mountain View, CA, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Sandy, Week 5
Started trying to make stuff from things I’ve been collecting to upcycle this week. Made my sister luggage tags for her trip to Hawaii so I used the clear plastic from a takeout food carrier and some plastic from some electronics that we bought to make the clear part of the tag. Used recycled food [...]
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Plastic Challenge: Rhiannon, Week 1
Eating vege without masses of plastic packaging seems really difficult, especially when there is time-pressure, disorganisation, and people missing the flavours and textures of meat and cheese. Location:Leeds, United Kingdom
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Plastic Challenge: Sandy, Week 4
Location:Mountain View, CA, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Sandy, Week 3
Still looking for ideas about pre packaged food. Silly me. Location:Mountain View, CA, California, United States
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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: 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: 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: Kay Pere, Week 1
What changes have you made this holiday season to make your celebrations more earth friendly? What has been the most effective way you’ve found to encourage your significant other to use reusable shopping bags? Any suggestions for hypoallergenic face lotions with minimal packaging or make-it-yourself alternatives? Location:Mystic, Connecticut, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Kay Pere, Week 0
How do you stay motivated to reduce waste when cultural environmental change seems to be happening so slowly? Location:Mystic, Connecticut, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Tanya Thorpe, Month 1
Location:Melbourne, Australia
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Plastic Challenge: Mary Katherine, Week 4
Is it possible to find cranberries that aren’t in a plastic bag? They’re a necessity for Thanksgiving next week and I didn’t see them at the farmer’s market. I want to try and tackle a plastic free Thanksgiving. I’ll let you know how that goes. Location:Mountain View, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Shan V, Week 1
Nothing yet ; ) Location:, Ontario, Canada
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Plastic Challenge: Kristin, Week 34
The hairdryer I’ve had for close to ten years died on me this week. I’ve bought a new one because air drying one’s hair in a climate that involves snow & a predicted worst winter ever (thanks el nina) isn’t going to happen. Can I just throw it in the trash, or can it be [...]
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Plastic Challenge: Mary Katherine, Week 3
Where can I find spaghetti that isn’t in plastic? They don’t have it in bulk at Whole Foods. Location:Mountain View, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Mary Katherine, Week 2
Where can I get cheddar cheese that isn’t wrapped in plastic? Location:Mountain View, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Mary Katherine, Week 1
Where can I find plastic free buttermilk? Location:Mountain View, California, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Ellen Simpson, Week 14
Location:Salem, Massachusetts, United States
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Plastic Challenge: Ellen Simpson, Week 13
Location:Salem, Massachusetts, United States
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