Jamie Horning
7/31/2024 9:09 AM
I learned that I can always compost more (I just need a place to take the compost).
July 1 - July 31, 2024
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REFLECTION QUESTIONStudyWhat did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?
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Lisa Brenskelle 7/26/2024 6:44 PMHere is an e-advocacy about plastic pollution: https://action.foe.org/page/70661/action/1?ea.tracking.id=Email&ea.url.id=2717210 Take a look and consider taking action. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHow has embracing imperfection impacted your plastic-free journey?
Jamie Horning 7/24/2024 1:08 PMWhen watching the vlogs on waste, I was disappointed that the thought of taking used clothing and items to a national or local thrift store was not recommended. Where I thought the vloggers energy should be focused on was not sending "junk" to these re-sale stores who will only have to throw them away(they are short or minimally staffed). The focus should be to evaluate on a scheduled routine those items you don't need and find a good re-use for them (which could be a re-sale store). If the item is damage beyond repair, stained, torn, missing buttons- DON'T dump it off for others to find a solution. -
Jamie Horning 7/16/2024 1:40 PMEnjoyed a recent vacation where I ate with real utensils (not plastic) and take away containers were not plastic. Used a metal water bottle as well. I also noticed the hotel cleaning staff was actually recycling.-
Lisa Brenskelle 7/16/2024 3:37 PM
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Lisa Brenskelle 7/10/2024 4:57 PMI posted an advocacy request last week, but didn't include the accompanying article on What You Need to Know About the Plastic Crisis. Here it is: https://www.nrdc.org/bio/avinash-kar/what-you-need-know-about-plastic-crisis-
Mary Hanks 7/14/2024 9:27 PMHi Lisa, I got your message about the solar co-op. I'm not the homeowner, so it's not my decision. However, the house has been assessed for its solar capacity, and the folks who seemed trustworthy regretfully deemed the structure not a very good prospect. There were several reasons for this, of which the most serious is probably that it's hemmed in by larger buildings and tree cover. However, I did get on a mailing list that should help me keep up with developments in the field. I've certainly experienced how quickly technology has progressed in other areas, so I remain hopeful. -
Mary Hanks 7/11/2024 1:31 PMLisa, this is Mary in Houston. How are you faring in the wake of the hurricane? I hope all is well with you. I'm somewhat reassured by the fact that you were able to post yesterday.
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Lisa Brenskelle 7/07/2024 3:28 PMGot another great request today for advocacy around reducing plastic waste: Tell Costco: Get wasteful plastic off your shelves. Take action at this link: https://environmentamerica.org/texas/take-action/tell-costco-get-wasteful-plastic-off-your-shelves/-
Jeanne Poirier 7/07/2024 7:29 PMAnd tell them to get rid of the Citi Bank on their Costco credit card while you are there!
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Lisa Brenskelle 7/06/2024 10:10 AMSpeak up for effective plastic policy globally by encouraging the Biden administration to enact a strong Global Plastics Treaty at this link: https://action.nrdc.org/letter/2965-global-plastics-treaty-041524 -
Lisa Brenskelle 7/04/2024 6:56 AMI selected the ecochallenge about proper food storage and I learned a lot. I've already begun changing my practices to ensure food lasts longer and doesn't wind up spoiled and in the compost when it could have been eaten. Check out this ecochallenge - it's very informative. -
Lisa Brenskelle 7/03/2024 5:39 PMOn my short 15 minute walk around my neighborhood & local park today, I picked up 7 pieces of trash, of which 6 were plastic. And this is since yesterday, when I walked the same route & picked up litter. -
Lisa Brenskelle 7/03/2024 3:31 PMFor those plastic items that are not recyclable, and cannot be eliminated, consider a Zero Waste box from Terracycle. Check them out at: https://shop.terracycle.com/en-US