Every year I get so frustrated with myself for not making the commitment to the challenge for Plastic Free July. This year is different since I have no tests or classes (I write this as I sit in a training for AP Environmental Science!).
My craziness is going to be lots of travel and that I’ll have two kids in tow. But, it’s going to be a commitment for just ME this July and I’ll see what I can “challenge” them with along the way. These are the dedicated twelve ways that will help me stay focused.
- Choose glass over plastic (think milk containers and on-the-go drinks)
- Use my homemade dish detergent (borax, castille soap, essential oil)
- Use my homemade laundry detergent (borax, washing soda, castille soap, baking soda)
- Use the Preserve triple razor and toothbrushes (they’re made from old yogurt cups and they come in pretty colors)
- Use my favorite shampoo bar (that I didn’t make)
- Not purchase coffee/tea using a cup with a lid
- Refuse the straw
- Bring bags (and bags!) to the grocer
- No online deliveries (that bubble wrap!)
- Carry my own plasticware (get a carry case for a spork so you can take it home and wash it; if I have a party maybe I’ll switch to these disposable bamboos)
- Carry a water bottle (there are so many places that have water refill stations)
- Eat local and fresh and no frozen foods containers or take out (this is my least favorite!)
Just a quick FYI, you don’t need a whole lot to get started when making your own soaps and detergents but definitely get a small food processor. What’s your quick way to reduce your use?
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