Donovan Krauter
7/29/2024 10:36 AM
Patience. I owned dogs for most my life, and now that I have a cat I am having to adapt training to accommodate a bull-headed little guy living with me.
July 1 - July 31, 2024
Donovan Krauter
"Promote Conservation through Education and Entertainment "
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Donovan's actions
Bedroom
Proper Clothing Care
All those symbols on our clothes, sheets, and towels actually have meanings! To ensure that I'm caring for my clothes properly, I will spend 15 minutes learning what the care symbols mean and laundry best practices to make all of my textiles last as long as possible.
Bedroom
Mend and Repair
We've all got it - that thing in the back of our closet we keep saying we'll fix "one day." I will make today that day by learning how to mend or repair ripped or broken items in my home - or by finding a local offering to do it for me.
Kitchen
Embrace Imperfection
Eliminating 100% of all plastic from our lives simply isn't possible. Throughout this month, I will embrace imperfection in my plastic-free journey while exploring and testing new ways to reduce my plastic footprint.
Family + Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.
Kitchen
Use What You Have
The only thing worse than a single-use item is a zero-use item! I will use (and use up) what I already have in my home before buying something new.
Kitchen
Is it trash...or a trash bag?
The plastic industry has convinced us that some plastic bags are "trash bags," while others are just "trash." Instead of throwing empty bags away (such as bread bags, pet food bags, etc.), I will reuse them as trash bags.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily + Pets DIY Cat LitterOther species can teach us important lessons about ourselves and life in general. What has your cat taught you?
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Jordyn Lewis 7/29/2024 10:38 AMCats are great! Mine have taught me that you can both want to strangle them and cuddle them for their shenanigans. Patience is definitely needed haha
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Proper Clothing CareFast fashion depends on consumers buying into constantly changing trends, only wearing their clothes a handful of times, then tossing and buying more. How can you combat those influences to create a more sustainable wardrobe you'll love, value, and care for long-term?
Donovan Krauter 7/29/2024 9:56 AMThis is so tough, because often the clothes that last the longest are more expensive to represent the investment. I try to buy one piece here or there that will last a long time, and focus efforts on mending or thrifting other clothing options. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Mend and RepairTime to brag! Show us a photo of what you repaired and tell us about the experience!
Donovan Krauter 7/29/2024 9:55 AMHot take: I think its understated how much plastic is in a laundry detergent bottle. BRB currently looking for an alternate -
Donovan Krauter 7/02/2024 10:57 AMBIG UPS TO BRINGING DOWN BIG PLASTIC.-
Tiffany Long 7/03/2024 11:45 AMLET'S GOOOO
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Embrace ImperfectionHow has embracing imperfection impacted your plastic-free journey?
Donovan Krauter 7/02/2024 10:56 AMI understand I can't always avoid single use plastic, but have made a concerted effort to avoid plastic bags when shopping. If the amount I have is small enough, I carry it myself. If I expect a bigger trip, I make an effort to remember my reusable bags. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Use What You HaveBesides the economic benefits of using the things we already own, how can this practice impact our lives in other ways and influence the way we interact with "things"?
Donovan Krauter 7/02/2024 10:54 AMInstead of purchasing a new pitcher, I went to a thrift shop to purchase a second hand pitcher for a BBQ. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Is it trash...or a trash bag?It's only "single-use" if it's only used once! What are some other creative ways to reuse unavoidable "single-use" items?
Donovan Krauter 7/02/2024 10:52 AMI started by replacing my coffee filter (which contained plastic and was single use) to a reusable filter. This eliminated both waste and single use plastics from entering the waste stream.