San Antonio Zoo Crew

Congratulations to all on another great challenge!

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.

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.

One more week to go! Time for a strong finish!

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!

Last night I saw a commercial from the American Plastics Council touting the benefits of chemical recycling. Not falling for that greenwashing, thank you!

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?

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.

I enjoyed seeing a material improvement in a friend's life first-hand rather than donating items to anonymous places like Goodwill.

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!