Monday 29 May 2017

WEEK 5

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!

Wednesday 24 May 2017

WEEK 4

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!


Monday 15 May 2017

WEEK 3

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!

Monday 8 May 2017

WEEK 2

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. 
Check out The Last Plastic Straw for more information on how/why we need to stop using straws!

Monday 1 May 2017

WEEK 1

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

why go waste-free?


  • 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.