Kathleen Hanson
2/08/2023 3:01 PM
Are use the waxy liner from a Wheat Thins box to freeze grated cheese. I was able to write on the package and it seems successful so far.
Kathleen Hanson
"To become more aware of all the ways that plastic invades our lifestyle. Investigate all the ways to remove or reduce plastic in my life."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 568 Total
Participant Impact
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up to16zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to6.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to0.9poundswaste avoided
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up to5.0minutesspent learning
Kathleen 's Actions
Pets
Prepare Homemade Treats
I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Community
Estimate Your Plastic Footprint
I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.
Food
Swap the Snacks
I will swap 2 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.
At Home
Plastic-Free Caffeine Routine
I will cut single-use plastics out of my morning drink by switching to reusable coffee pods, tea infusers, and bulk beans or tea leaves.
At Home
Shop Used
I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.
At Home
Make Green Cleaners
I will make 2 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.
At Home
Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes
I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.
Feed
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Kathleen Hanson 2/22/2023 8:30 AMI discovered the tasty papaya. The only time I’ve eaten this fruit was in Mexico, but now it’s in my kitchen.
I also found out that even the seeds are edible. -
Kathleen Hanson 2/21/2023 7:15 PMToday I made a huge pot of vegetable soup using all fresh vegetables. Instead of trimming the leaves off of the celery and carrots, I threw them in the pot. -
Kathleen Hanson 2/20/2023 1:58 PMSince the beginning of this challenge, I have not use plastic garbage bags in the house. I am placing my organics in an old cat litter pail outside. I have noticed that my garbage accumulation has shrunk significantly.
So I have recycling, garbage, and organics is the only extra effort I have gone through. -
Kathleen Hanson 2/16/2023 8:21 AMI am posting a picture of my pride and joy. I have washed and recycled, plastic Ziplock bags for YEARS! I purchased this plastic bag drying rack from an “eco-fair” about 10 years ago before “eco-fairs” were cool! I’ve had to repair it once, but it is served me well.
I am now washing and reusing product Ziplock bags, and in some cases these bags are more heavy duty than the brand named plastic bags. The red bag in the photo is a dog treat bag that I will reuse.
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Kathleen Hanson 2/16/2023 12:13 PMOooooh, I love that idea. I will steal that idea from you! -
Annie Deutsch 2/16/2023 8:36 AMI reuse bags as well! I have a bag that's my "bone broth" bag. I keep rotisserie chicken bones and veggies scraps in a plastic bag in my freezer, for when I have enough for a new batch of broth.
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Kathleen Hanson 2/11/2023 4:25 PMI wonder if anyone sells glue stick refills? -
Reflection QuestionAt Home Shop UsedWhat kinds of items have been easy for you to find used? What has been hard?
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Kathleen Hanson 2/06/2023 4:32 PMI recently attended the Home Remodeling Show, and I sought out businesses that were concerned with reusing, recycling, environmental concerns and giving back to the community and environment.
In some cases, the vendors, thank me for my concern on these issues. -
Reflection QuestionPets Prepare Homemade TreatsDoes making your own pet treats seem like a habit you can keep up in the long term? What else can you do to reduce your use of plastic packaging that can come from taking care of your pet's needs?
Kathleen Hanson 2/05/2023 9:11 AMI recently found a recipe for sweet potato dog treats. I try to feed my dog, the best quality treats with very few additives, the additives are unnecessary, so anything I can find that is healthier I’m all for it.
The plastic packaging from the treats I have bought in the past can be reused for foods I want to freeze. -
Reflection QuestionAt Home Plastic-Free Caffeine RoutineHow has removing your single-use plastics impacted your caffeine routine?
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Reflection QuestionAt Home Make Green CleanersWhich household cleaners did you try making? Have you been able to simplify your cleaning routine?
Kathleen Hanson 2/05/2023 8:35 AMI have had a recipe for window cleaner that I received from my mother. I don’t know if any commercial window cleaner works as well.