Any plastic tips when you’re going camping?

Maybe bring my own ice from my freezer? What do I do if that ice melts?

What’s the best way to buy firewood without the packaging? Drive around and find a resident selling firewood from their front yard?

Seems like most camping or prepared foods are wrapped in plastic. Any ideas on this one?

Location:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Name: Hanh Pham

Week: 7

Personal Info:

This is my second go around with the Plastic Free Challenge. Last time, I made it to week 3. I hope I’ll be able to keep tabs on my plastic use for longer this time.

I am super passionate about reducing my waste. I bring reusable containers wherever I dine out so I don’t get non-recyclable plastic… or styrofoam. I bring stainless steel utensils and a water bottle with me too.

I am intrigued about how close I can get to zero waste. Hence, some of my pictures have other recyclables in there. Oops!

I live in a 3-flat with my husband, and we don’t have any pets.

Hanh Pham’s personal blog: http://prettydirtyperformances.blogspot.com

List of plastic items REFUSED this week. (Yay!)
I refused Kefir in a plastic bottle. Instead, I had bread and jelly for breakfast while camping.

Total items collected: 12

Total weight:

Items: Recyclable
Peanut butter container
Plastic lids from salad container
Tofu container

Items: Nonrecyclable
Plastic inside wrapping from sprouted bread
Meshy bag from firewood

What items can I easily replace with plastic free or less plastic alternatives?
Make my own peanut butter at home or at the grocery store (and bring my own container)

What items would I be willing to give up if a plastic free alternative doesn’t exist?
Kefir

What items are essential and seem to have no plastic-free alternative?
Sprouted bread

What lifestyle change(s) might be necessary to reduce my plastic consumption?

What one plastic item am I willing to give up or replace this week?

What other conclusions, if any, can I draw?