American College of Healthcare Sciences

I think what surprises me the most are companies that purposely use microplastic like toothpaste or facial wash.  I also bet you didn't know these microbeads can get embedded in your gums. Another reason to purchase zero waste products. 

How is everyone feeling about achieving their plastic-free goals? I hope those of you new to the challenge feel inspired to continue your actions when the challenge is over. Let's reduce our carbon footprint together. ACHS Rocks!

I think many of us still have a NIMBY mentality, and you cannot bury your head to avoid the need for equal protection and meaningful involvement in the equitable distribution of environmental benefits. I am not sure if people are afraid to approach the issue, choose to ignore it, or just don’t want to deal with it. Watching a documentary is a...

With farmer markets open and so many farms-to-table choices, this goal is not difficult to achieve in July.  I changed it up a bit. I am making this challenge year-round and prepping for the months ahead. This has included harvesting, canning, and prepping to reduce store-bought packaged items in the winter months. My daughter has been the...

Using Ridwell to recycle / reuse plastics.  They take clear plastic / plastic film and #1 plastic bottles and clamshells. Have been using this service for a couple months.  They also take in clothing to be repurposed, batteries, lightbulbs each pickup, and some other items occasionally, like bike parts, or bread tags / plastic bottle tops, and...

I know in most of my reflections, I have mentioned that I have a natural disdain for plastic. This reflection makes me wonder if I am just cheap and lazy. So many reusable eco-friendly bag options are available online and in major stores, so why use plastic? I like my reusable mesh bags because I don't have to keep buying the plastic...