San Antonio Zoo Crew

To celebrate the end of the challenge and start August on the right foot, I'm housecleaning tonight with washable rags and DIY natural cleaners.  No plastic and no waste, and a very uncluttered kitchen.  Simplification is so freeing and the savings are great in these uncertain times!

This challenge month has flown by!  I'm sorry it's coming to an end and curious about what the state of the world will be when July comes next year.  I hope more people will join in to make a difference. 

I’ve hidden the roll of paper towels that we keep in the kitchen to see how often we really need them.  Usually we go for dishrags and Swedish washcloths anyway so I bet we can eliminate them altogether.  They’re recycled content but still come in plastic wrap for no reason.

My poor garden is really suffering in this heat and drought.  I will not be getting any more blackberries and it looks like the figs are not going to fruit at all.  So much for plastic-free produce from home!

Monday is my delivery day for Imperfect Foods and I'm looking forward to some fresh corn this week.  It's fun customizing the menu based on the different produce available each order.

Convinced my dad to change his grocery order by reminding him about all the waste from snack-size portions.  Instead of ordering a larger bag of potato chips instead, he opted not to get any.  Win for the environment and his health!