Author: Susie Klein
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How To Make Popcorn Without Using Plastic
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Since this month’s challenge is to have snacks without the plastic packaging, I was trying to figure out simple and quick snacks that would work for this. Turns out there are several ways to make popcorn without using plastic! Popcorn is a great snack. It’s high in fiber, low in…
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How to Have Snacks Without Plastic Packaging
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We’ve all been there. You look at the clock and realize you’re running late, but oh no, you haven’t had a chance to eat yet. So you run to the cupboard and grab something to throw in your bag before you head out. That something is usually a quick plastic…
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Ways To Get Rid Of Plastics In The Bathroom
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We’re continuing our efforts to cut down on plastic waste with monthly plastic-free challenges. The challenge for this month was to find ways to get rid of plastics in the bathroom. Or more specifically, ways to get rid of the single-use, plastic, personal care products. One of the strategies we…
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Face Cleanser Options For Those Trying To Be Plastic Free
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This month’s goal is to get rid of single-use plastics in the bathroom. One item you can replace with a plastic-free alternative is face cleansers. As I looked into different face cleanser options, I found that there are quite a few variaties available. The face cleansers I’ve tried so far…
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Where to Find Earth Day Activities and Events This Year
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Every year I tell myself I want to do something special for Earth Day. Then suddenly Earth Day comes and goes and I didn’t actually do anything. This is because I never seem to get past the idea phase. Or worse, I find out about local Earth Day activities after…
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Homemade Washcloths – This Month’s Plastic Free Craft
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With this month’s plastic-free focus being on the bathroom, what better craft project than homemade washcloths and their variations! These washcloths are a reusable, natural alternative to those plastic loofahs hanging in the shower. So you’ll be cutting down on plastics in your home and in the waste stream. Plus,…
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This Month’s Challenge – Getting Rid of Plastics In The Bathroom
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I’m on my 8th month of trying different plastic-free challenges. This month I thought I’d take a little break from focusing on food items. It’s time to turn my attention to getting rid of plastics in the bathroom. Unlike going plastic-free in the kitchen, going plastic-free in the bathroom can…
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How did the plastic-free milk challenge go?
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This month’s plastic free challenge was to find ways to reduce single-use plastics when it comes to milk and milk alternatives. Below you can learn more about the different strategies to find plastic-free milk and how things went overall this month. Reviewing the plastic-free milk strategies Buying milk in glass…
