this week, your challenge is to...
- pack to-go meals with re-usable containers.
- if you must use a Ziploc bag, wash it afterwards and re-use it.
- Some stores will take your plastic bags and recycle them for you...Find the nearest store that can do that for you here!
- Check out what else you can recycle here!
this week, your challenge is to...
- replace paper towels and napkins with rags and cloth napkins.
- if your paper towels are unbleached, you can also compost them...
- - discover tips & tricks for composting here!
this week, your challenge is to...
- never use a plastic bag again.
- bring your own re-usable bags to the grocery store.
- if you struggle to remember your bags...
- (1) keep them in your car/purse/backpack.
- (2) hang them up in an obvious place.
- (3) use boxes at the store and recycle them afterwards.
- (4) carry your groceries out without a bag.
- learn how to (easily) make a bag out of an old shirt here!
- buy recyclable/re-usable produce bags here!
this week, your challenge is to...
- stop using plastic utensils and straws.
- as of now, always pack stainless steel silverware with you and sip straight from the cup.
this week, your challenge is to...
- buy a re-usable water bottle.
- from now on, avoid disposable bottles at all costs.
check out your city's website to clarify recycling regulations...
Example
- for yourself.
- save money.
- one re-usable item (water bottle) > numerous disposable items (plastic bottles).
- to better your nutrition.
- healthy, homemade meals > processed, pre-packaged foods.
- for the environment.
- reduce landfills.
- fewer wrappings = less trash.
- conserve resources.
- fewer disposable packages = less energy for production, less fuel for transport.
- for others.
- teach future (and current) generations about developing green habits.