Be part of the solution with the Plastic-Free Challenge .

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February 1 - February 28, 2025

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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?

Jamie Russell 2/26/2025 4:50 PM
Appreciate this challenge for the awareness it raises in me me not only to plastic use, but the use of products and "stuff" in general. Good time to make changes.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How 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?
Jamie Russell 2/24/2025 10:38 AM
I made homemade yogurt. Excited About not wasting plastic tubes!

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- Krina Damien 2/24/2025 10:56 AM
  
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  I love making homemade yogurt! Try different starters/yogurt brands, if you haven't already. You will get slightly different flavors with your yogurt at home!
  
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Jamie Russell 2/21/2025 4:20 AM
I'm struggling to get my family to be more conscience of buying plastic. Olive oil, for example. No reason to but a plastic bottle when the glass one is on the shelf right next to it. I'm tempted to return the item. Little vent session here. Keep leading by example? Maybe that's the answer. Oof.

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- Krina Damien 2/21/2025 10:35 AM
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  My hubbie does stuff like that periodically. When I start to get upset about it, I just tell myself that I will get the better option next time. And even cutting waste by some percentage is better than nothing! Hang in there!
  
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- Jenny Wood 2/21/2025 8:29 AM
  Hang in there! Any progress is good and once you know better, you do better! Leading by example is definitely a great way to start! ;)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Plastics 101

What might you do differently since learning about bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastic?
Jamie Russell 2/16/2025 8:21 AM
I was unaware of the intricacies of compostable plastic. I assumed it was a straight forward break down process, but it seems it is more complicated. I'll have to think harder about using replacement products.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
On-the-go

How difficult was this action for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Jamie Russell 2/12/2025 4:03 PM
The most difficult part of asking for no bag is to remember to say it before the clerk bags your stuff! Always feel bad telling them after the fact that I do not need the bag.

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Jamie Russell 2/09/2025 8:54 AM
Ordered compostable sandwich baggies for my husband who tries, but can't seem to give us the plastic Ziploc bags. We will see how the works out. 🤞

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- H McCrillis 2/10/2025 12:37 AM
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  Good luck!
  
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Jamie Russell 2/09/2025 8:52 AM
Made homemade granola and banana bread. Both are a hit.

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- H McCrillis 2/10/2025 1:02 AM
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  Ooh, delicious!
  
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Jamie Russell 2/09/2025 8:48 AM
Orders reusable "paper towels" to cut back on actual paper towels. I have used reusable napkins for years, so overdue for the next step. Also ordered laundry detergent sheets...not plastic and lighter to ship vs powder detergent.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Plastics 101

What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Jamie Russell 2/01/2025 4:07 AM
Not surprised at the result. Did better on average than the rest of the world, but lots of room for improvement! Cosmetics/toiletries and food in plastic wrappings seem to be the hardest for our family to swap out for more environmentally friendly packaging.

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