Gabrielle Anderson
2/28/2023 8:36 PM
I watched Plastic Wars. I learned that plastics producers have been pushing recycling as a way to improve the public image of plastic.
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Reflection QuestionAt Home Watch a DocumentaryWhich documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?
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Reflection QuestionAt Home Reuse Trash Bags Instead of Purchasing NewWhat are some of the challenges or benefits you have experienced using reused bags instead of a bag purposely designed to hold trash?
Mary Nieting 2/28/2023 2:13 PMI have been using my trash bag from the bathroom to scoop my kitty litter into to reduce my bag usage. -
Sarah Anderson 2/27/2023 7:19 AMThis weekend I picked up reusable produce bags from buy nothing. I feel like that deserves double the points - right? -
Reflection QuestionOn-the-go Assemble a Zero Waste KitWhat items do you keep in your kit? What steps have you taken to help make this a habit and remember to bring your kit with you?
Gabrielle Anderson 2/26/2023 6:55 PMI put enough cups, utensils, plates, and napkins in my kit for my family of four. I’ll keep it in my car for easy access when we’re out and about. -
Sarah Holmberg 2/24/2023 7:26 AMThis month, rather than buying something new, I was able to finish sewing a new vest for my nephew out of second-hand fabric from my grandma! A generational piece of clothing that can hopefully last for many years to come! :)
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Sarah Holmberg 2/24/2023 7:15 AMThe clothing industry as a whole is not very transparent about waste, sustainability, or ethical work conditions. It's unfortunate that a daily need like clothes can pose a moral and ethical dilemma. Even when clothing companies do discuss how their products are made, it can be hard to decipher what is fact and what is green-washing for the sake of gaining customer rapport. I get daily emails from clothing companies, one of which is Outdoor Voices, a recreational clothing company. They talk a lot about sustainability and even dedicate a page on their website that discusses concrete ways they are taking action to reduce waste, reuse plastics in their fabric, and plan for the future. It is encouraging to see what they are doing and I hope this advocacy is reflected in more areas of the industry in years to come. If you would like to see what this company is doing you can check it out here! -
Sarah Anderson 2/24/2023 6:58 AMMy plastic free challenge is going well. I am really excited to bee learning new ways to lessen my contribution to landfills, and hope this consciousness can carry through for months and years to come. It is really fun to have the challenge be so localized to my community. -
Reflection QuestionPersonal Care Collect My ContactsTake a moment to estimate how many disposable daily contacts you may have used over the years. What would be your impact now of switching to a contact brand with a longer lifespan?
Gabrielle Anderson 2/23/2023 11:15 AMI use monthly contacts, not dailies, but I'm storing up a stash to recycle in a few months. -
Reflection QuestionFood Make Your OwnHow 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?
Gabrielle Anderson 2/22/2023 9:13 PMI loved making my own bread. I chose a super simple recipe, but I’d love to try something more complicated.-
Sarah Holmberg 2/24/2023 7:19 AMIf you want to try something a little more complicated, I could give you some of my sourdough starter! I wouldn't say it is very hard, but it is a bit more time consuming.
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Sarah Anderson 2/22/2023 2:53 PMIt is going well. I love being more intentional about my plastic use, and find myself being more conscious of my plastic footprint.
