Rebecca Conroy
2/24/2025 6:11 AM
Yes, it was the peanut grinder for fresh peanut butter! It was nice to be able to have peanut butter made in front of me and put into a glass jar, rather than plastic.
February 1 - February 28, 2025
Rebecca Conroy
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 376 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.6poundswaste avoided
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UP TO1.8poundspackaging waste avoided
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UP TO0.8poundswaste recycled
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
Rebecca's actions
At Home
Skip the Dryer Sheets
I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.
Food
Ditch the Baggie
I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.
At Home
REUSE TRASH BAGS BEFORE PURCHASING NEW
I will reuse existing bags such as pet food bags, grocery bags, or online shopping bags to line my trash bins (or go without plastic liners) and offset using as many new bags as possible.
Food
Ditch the Plastic Wrap
I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.
Plastics 101
Read Plastic-Free Challenge emails
I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.
On-the-go
Visit a packaging-free store
I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.
At Home
Choose Natural Clothing Fibers
I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex.
Food
Make Your Own
I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
Plastics 101
Recycle Plastic Caps
I will recycle 2 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOn-the-goDid you find anything at the store that you didn't expect? What was it, and did you find it useful?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow do you feel about being more involved in the food preparation process? Joyful, overwhelmed, engaged, empowered? What are the benefits of choosing to process or produce your own food instead of buying it pre-processed?
Rebecca Conroy 2/18/2025 7:44 AMI enjoy using new or favorite recipes to cook meals or do meal prep for the week - it gives me a weird sense of accomplishment. That said, I need to find ways to make the process quicker as time can be a barrier. I find one of the benefits of preparing our food is that it allows me to waste less. I will often make meals based on what items I have that need to be used up. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPlastics 101What are some things you can do to avoid using plastic bottles and plastic caps in the first place?
Rebecca Conroy 2/14/2025 8:26 AMUse reusable water bottles and buy glass bottles/jars when available. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeWhat are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
Rebecca Conroy 2/12/2025 12:50 PMI really like buying 100% wool items for their ability to keep you warm/cool depending on the temperature. I also find I have to wash less frequently, which saves water and energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeWhat are some of the challenges or benefits you have experienced using reused bags instead of a bag purposely designed to hold trash?
Rebecca Conroy 2/07/2025 9:47 AMSometimes there are tiny holes in the bottom of the plastic grocery bags is reuse as garbage bags. Otherwise I think they are a good alternative to buying trash bags for bathroom and bedroom garbage cans. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhich method did you try? Do you prefer reusable containers or reusable wraps?
Rebecca Conroy 2/05/2025 7:26 AMI made beeswax wraps to use instead of plastic wrap, as well as using reusable glass containers. I think both work for different purposes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhen is it hardest not to use a plastic bag? What can motivate you to stick to your goal in those cases?
Rebecca Conroy 2/05/2025 7:25 AMWhen I'm putting something in the freezer it's hard to not use a plastic bag. I'm trying to reuse existing plastic bags for this when possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeHow difficult (or easy!) has it been for you to cut dryer sheets from your laundry routine?