Michelle Lewis
2/13/2026 7:07 AM
I often worry about contamination. But, keep giving it a try. Yes, we rely on packaged foods to avoid certain risks but in the end there are always risks with food.
February 1 - February 28, 2026
Michelle Lewis
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 116 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.6poundspackaging waste avoided
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
Michelle's actions
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.
Food
Shop the Bulk Bins
Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 2 products from the bulk section using my own containers.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will avoid 1 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow has buying bulk impacted the quality of the food you receive? Why do you think our society relies more on prepackaged foods rather than buying in bulk?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhy do you think these products have so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?