This EcoChallenge has taught me a lot. I learned a lot more about what I can do to use less plastic in my everyday life. I've learned to be more sustainable.
Carpet is one of the most difficult items to keep out of the landfill, and often contains lots of plastic. Turns out there are a few places listed as recyclers for carpet and they even offer pickup: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/tools-living/garbage-and-recycling/find-a-recycler/search?type=home&address=5005%20S%20Macadam%20Ave%2C%20Portland&materials%5B113%5D=113&lat=45.486955&lng=-122.675893&distance=25&sort=closest&zip=97239&county=Multnomah
I've really enjoyed and gotten so much out of our plastic free challenge together -- thank you, team, and huge thanks to Ecochallenge.org organizers, for providing this opportunity!!
My recycling search today focused on plastic plant containers. Here's what I discovered: This chart indicates they accept them, dropped off only, from homes and workplaces. https://www.oregonmetro.gov/tools-living/garbage-and-recycling/find-a-recycler/recyclers/363?address=5005%20S%20Macadam%20Ave%2C%20Portland&materials%5B87%5D=87&type=home&lat=45.486955&lng=-122.675893&distance=25
Fruit & vegetables are not only healthier, they can also be cheaper! It's very affordable to get them at the farmer's market and they come with no plastic packaging.
Cloud Galanes-Rosenbaum 8/02/2021 8:34 AMThis EcoChallenge has taught me a lot. I learned a lot more about what I can do to use less plastic in my everyday life. I've learned to be more sustainable.
Jessica Paulina Indihar 7/31/2021 8:08 PMI found the vinegar and citric acid are good bath cleaners.
Susan Marcus 7/31/2021 4:51 PMLooks like Trader Joe's still needs a nudge!
Jacqui McGrath 7/31/2021 3:53 AMI've really enjoyed and gotten so much out of our plastic free challenge together -- thank you, team, and huge thanks to Ecochallenge.org organizers, for providing this opportunity!!
Annemarie Sampson 7/30/2021 10:13 AM