SCZ Caecilian

One of the ways that I'm trying to reduce my plastic waste is skipping the plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables. I have some  thin mesh bags that I use and I've been buying different kinds of  food and shopping at different stores to eliminate plastic on my fruits and vegetables.  I may try the year-round farmers' market too. I've been...

I've been paying attention to this since I read the question above. I live downtown in Wichita and many of my neighbors are poor. I see many of them using styrofoam containers, especially for drinks, because the food waste is  less. They can also refill a drink and use the same ice. Many places have replaced styrofoam food containers with boxes...

I've found that even when I think I have nothing to eat, I can make a meal out of fruits and veggies, I don't need a plastic bag, I can just wash them and put them together in my lunch bag and cut them up at work and have a fruit bowl. I love it.

A few days to go! We're doing great, Team Caecilian!What changes have you made this month that you think will carry forward? I plan to continue swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruits and veggies. It has not been as expensive as I thought it would be!

I found a really cool video about making and using reusable paper towels made from flannel! Check it out! https://www.tiktok.com/@crueltyfreestitchery/video/7107031143765019946?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

I failed this weekend at purchasing only what I need. School supply season is like Christmas for me! While I do not need another box of pens, I did add them to my cart. This challenge  is  a good  reminder that I don't need extra stuff, even though it is less expensive during this time of year.