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Emily Riebert

National Aquarium

"Reuse & Recycle! Keep our waters clean!"

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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.

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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.

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Kitchen

Save Jars for Reuse

Pinterest may want you to think that you need a cupboard full of matching mason jars, but reusing what we already have is one of the best ways to reduce our waste. This month, instead of recycling glass jars (such as pasta sauce, pickles, and salsa jars), I will save them to reuse for food storage.

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Bathroom

Say No to "Flushable Wipes"

Even when advertised as "flushable" these wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but instead combine with fat to create massive clogs. This month, I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

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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.

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Kitchen

Skip Plastic Bags

Whenever possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags. I will either use my own reusable bags, or keep my items loose.

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Bathroom

Eco Deodorant

Conventional deodorant tubes are typically made from plastics #4 and #5, which are rarely accepted for recycling - especially together. When it's time to replace my current deodorant, I will replace it with a plastic-free option.

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Bathroom

A Sustainable Flow

Pads and tampons are typically made with plastics, and about 41 million pounds of menstrual products end up in landfills every year. This month, I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.

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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.

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  • Emily Riebert's avatar
    Emily Riebert 6/21/2024 5:15 AM
    Yesterday was the first day of Summer! 😎🍉👙☀️👗 let’s keep our beaches clean this summer while! Sometimes at the beach I will find old trash in the sand it takes me less than 1 minute to find a trash can and dispose of it properly!

    • Robyn Jones's avatar
      Robyn Jones 6/30/2024 6:30 PM
      People usually make comments of how I keep older (non-reusable) bags in the car. Never know when you'll have an emergency or need a quick cleanup

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    Emily Riebert 6/18/2024 8:08 PM
    Excited to start the challenge!

    • Robyn Jones's avatar
      Robyn Jones 6/21/2024 5:12 AM
      Same. Since August last year, I asked "can it be July again?" 😆