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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bedroom
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

    Nicky Rosenberg's avatar
    Nicky Rosenberg 7/31/2024 1:56 PM
    I love going to thrift stores because it is like shopping at a hundred stores in one! So many unique items and brands and you never know what you will find.

  • Kimberly Zimmerman's avatar
    Kimberly Zimmerman 7/29/2024 7:18 AM
    I've been in a rut and sad to see so many people in our community complaining about litter and dog poop. This challenge was just what I needed to provide that extra motivational push to not complain, just take action and pickup the litter, scoop the poop and dispose of properly. Seeing a clean neighborhood feels nice and there isn't nearly as much complaining from our neighbors. win-win

  • Kimberly Pitzer's avatar
    Kimberly Pitzer 7/24/2024 2:08 PM
    I am using a refillable bottle for my water

  • Sherry Pennell's avatar
    Sherry Pennell 7/22/2024 1:16 PM
    I found a nearby store that takes all clean plastic bags, wraps and mailers.

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      Sherry Pennell 7/23/2024 12:24 PM
      The Safeway in Prunedale is the closest to where I live.

    • Monterey Bay  Aquarium's avatar
      Monterey Bay Aquarium 7/23/2024 10:34 AM
      That's great! Trex tends to be the main collector of bags and film plastics. More information about participating locations with drop off bins can be found here.

  • Laurie Adams's avatar
    Laurie Adams 7/21/2024 3:50 PM
    Thanks to this eco challenge for giving me a roadmap to reducing my personal plastic use and to collectively support global plastic free solutions!

  • Maryjanna Drummond 's avatar
    Maryjanna Drummond 7/19/2024 10:54 PM

    Wishing all of our albatross friends plastic-free bellies full of squid!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    How has embracing imperfection impacted your plastic-free journey?

    Kimberly Zimmerman's avatar
    Kimberly Zimmerman 7/19/2024 11:04 AM
    Ugh, it's so hard to be 100% plastic free. Wanted to not buy herbs in little plastic containers in the grocery produce section. Bought a herb plant instead with the intention of planting it for continual herbs at home. The plant pot and wrapper were plastic. :(

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    you you 7/19/2024 7:39 AM
    I often reuse Saran Wrap for more than one time. Will cover leftovers with perused wrap
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Family + Pets
    In what ways is supplying your pet with all natural pet toys better for your pet, better for you, and better for the environment?

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    Kimberly Zimmerman 7/18/2024 1:53 PM
    Visited a dog food store and successfully walked out with new dog food information and zero new toys. The hide a treat toys are so popular now, so I'm just using his current toys in new ways - hiding treats in them then wrapping them up in his blanket and under his bed. Takes him a while to figure things out.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

    Kimberly Zimmerman's avatar
    Kimberly Zimmerman 7/18/2024 1:50 PM
    Instead of power walking throuh the neighborhood, I slowed down, let the dog sniffed and started noticing and picking up so much litter.