U.S. Bank Plastic Free Avengers

I think its great to do this annually, it keeps me in check every year to add something else to my plastic free life!

I have always used my own cleaning spray/mixture. My mom taught me 1 gal of water, 1/4 cup of ammonia, 1/4 cup of viniger and 1/8 cup of baking soda. Mix it to dissolve the baking soda, (may foam). Cleans ANY Surface (not for glass).

I actually love it!! Taking the raw ingredients and putting them all together to make something good for me and my family is a great feeling. Less waste is also such a huge benefit.

To be honest it doesnt really make me feel more connected it kind of does the opposite because of the garbage I pick up all the time

Using the plastic‑consumption calculator helped me see my habits more clearly and honestly, it was a bit eye opening. I realized that even small, everyday actions added up far more than I expected. For example, reusing plastic bottles multiple times did help reduce waste, but the calculator showed that I still generated more plastic from things...

I’ve been reusing plastic bottles multiple times prior to recycling them.

Unfortunately, too many. I'm continually working to remove these plastics, and also avoid purchasing any new plastics.

I have made it a point to pick up litter on every daily walk. I have purchased a new to me locally made bar shampoo which comes in a cardboard box- not wrapped in plastic. Win Win and love how it cleans and conditions my hair. There are many ways you can go plastic free. It's a journey and I keep looking for new ways to do more. I am starting...

I limit my plastic grocery bag use by remembering to bring reusable bags to the store. I also limit my bottled water purchases by refilling a reusable bottle.

I used to get pre-wrapped utensils in take out orders. I now don't do much take out due to the waste it produces. If I do, I tell the vendor to skip the plasticware, sauce cups, plastic bags, etc... I bring my own take out containers and keep a reusable bag in my purse. I have a container on my kitchen container which has chopsticks, reusable...