Reid Park Zoo

Now I can’t wait till I do my next load of laundry! My totally plastic-free detergent strips just arrived. One little strip dissolves and washes an entire load. Then, I have a dryer that I never use. I hang the clothes outside, where they dry in about 5 minutes and smell great.

See you for next year’s challenge 

Once again, this has been an amazing challenge, hard to believe it's almost over.  It has helped solidify the habits started last year and create new, hopefully long-lasting, habits.  I've learned so much from everyone participating; new techniques, products etc. to help reduce single-use plastic.  Thank you!

It helps focus what is really needed from the impulse buys, etc.  It definitely saves money!

This is a shout-out to everyone who participated in this year’s Challenge, the Reid Park Zoo team and all across the country. It’s heartening and encouraging to see so many people who are aware of and doing their best to reduce plastic waste and really, waste of all resources. Thank you, all participants; you give me hope! Keep up the effort!

As part of the ecoplastic challenge, finding restaurants that are ecofreindly is quit a challenge.  Tomorrow my family will be celebrating my brother's birthday.  We  will be going to Govindas natural Food Buffet.  A buffet featuring Indian inspired vegetarian and vegan food in a scenic courtyard with a bird aviary, koi  pond and fountains. ...