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    Sam Peterson 7/31/2024 4:16 PM
    Congratulations to all on another great challenge!
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    How has learning what happens to returns influenced how you make purchasing decisions?

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    Sam Peterson 7/30/2024 10:20 AM
    I knew the situation was bad but it's worse than I thought. The solution is to buy less in general (and manufacture less - another kettle of fish!) so I will continue trying to limit consumption to needs only.

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    Sam Peterson 7/29/2024 2:40 PM
    Worked on a little make-do-and-mend over the weekend to convert a long-sleeved shirt into something more useable in the Texas heat. The sleeves will be repurposed for cuffs and collar on a future project.

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      Jeanne Poirier 7/29/2024 5:00 PM
      Creative mending/repair sewing of clothes - especially those favorite clothes, is one of my greatest joys.

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    Sam Peterson 7/26/2024 12:31 PM
    One more week to go! Time for a strong finish!
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    There are many pros and cons to social media use in today's society. How can you mindfully use social media as a tool for connection and sharing your values with your community?

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    Sam Peterson 7/25/2024 10:09 AM
    I stay off social media myself but I appreciate its utility for bringing communities together, educating people, and promoting helpful initiatives like the zero waste movement. The challenge is making sure users have critical thinking skills and know how to spot misinformation. Better regulation would help!

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    Sam Peterson 7/23/2024 10:57 AM
    Last night I saw a commercial from the American Plastics Council touting the benefits of chemical recycling. Not falling for that greenwashing, thank you!

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    Sam Peterson 7/22/2024 1:25 PM
    To any bakers out there, what is the best alternative to cling film / plastic wrap for wrapping pastry or pie dough when it needs to chill in the refrigerator? Do beeswax wraps or silicone bags work just as well?
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    Community
    Have you noticed a difference in how your community, friends, and family members use plastics since you've shared your own actions?

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    Sam Peterson 7/19/2024 10:24 AM
    I'm proud that my family has embraced sustainable habits and come to me for tips on reducing waste. They get just as annoyed about the burden disproportionately falling on the consumer instead of the manufacturers.
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    Compared to your previous experiences with decluttering, how was this experience with sustainable decluttering different?

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    Sam Peterson 7/18/2024 2:15 PM
    I enjoyed seeing a material improvement in a friend's life first-hand rather than donating items to anonymous places like Goodwill.

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    Sam Peterson 7/17/2024 2:31 PM
    Due to a wacky schedule today I had a microwave meal for lunch for the first time in years. I was able to recycle most of the packaging and used a regular fork but it was not enjoyable. Definitely incentive to avoid future lunch emergencies!