Reducing Waste and Plastic
No more toilet paper?
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Well, not really! Our family has switched to sustainable bamboo ‘paper’ products like toilet paper, paper towels and wipes. Bamboo paper is vastly more sustainable than wood paper. For instance, … Read More
Plastic Bag Challenge
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Challenge yourself to never again take a plastic bag when shopping or getting groceries! It’s really not hard! Here are some tips that help me: *Keep a handful of dedicated … Read More
Saving on styrofoam containers
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I have started bringing a couple of my own left over containers to restaurants to take home my left overs. It saves waste, particularly styrofoam containers and when I get … Read More
Saving on using plastic
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I have gone back to powdered laundry soap. It is cheaper and comes in a cardboard box and not in a plastic bottle Shared by Jan on Sunday January 22, … Read More
Plan your meals ahead and shop for only what you need
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Research on food waste has shown that most homes are likely to throw away 1/3 or more of their food on a regular basis!!! This is mostly due to buying … Read More
A book called: Plastic Free by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz
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This book is an eye opener to how plastics are hurting animals, humans and the environment. I highly recommend it! Shared by Kim Engstrom on Sunday November 6, 2022
Recycle CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Bulbs) at Home Depot
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Compact fluorescent bulbs contain mercury, so I like to take them to Home Depot to recycle them. All Home Depots have a recycling box somewhere near the entrance where you … Read More
A better straw for your favorite beverages
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If you are using plastic or paper straws for your favorite refreshing drink or that morning smoothie, consider switching to stainless steel straws. They come in many sizes and can … Read More
BYOM – Bring Your Own coffee Mug
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For those that regularly purchase coffee on the go, bring your own mug, (BYOM), or reusable cup. Not only will this reduce disposable coffee cup waste, but you may get … Read More
Plastic-Free Products and a Local Store Option
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In addition to the many wonderful earth-friendly products Greg shared in a recent sermon (Thank you, Shelly!) there are a few additional ones I have been using that weren’t mentioned. … Read More
