Tag: going plastic free
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Make Your Own Plastic Free Grab-n-Go Snacks
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The goal for this month is to reduce single-use plastics when it comes to snacks. So many snack foods have individual wrapping, making this challenge extra difficult. But thanks to the bulk food store (aka bulk grocer) and some simple recipes, I’ve been able to make my own plastic free…
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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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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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Cut Down on Single-Use Plastics in the Kitchen: Milk Focus
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Every month I try to cut down on single-use plastics by focusing on one specific challenge category. This month’s focus is going to be on milk and plant-based milks. I like to do a month long challenge because it allows time to develop and try different strategies. My goal is…
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Recommendations To Help With The TV Dinner Challenge
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This month, we’ve been focusing on replacing TV dinners as a way to cut down on single-use plastics. The 3 strategies to help achieve that goal are: homemade freezer meals, ‘meals in a jar’, and 15 minute meals. I’ve mentioned several resources to help support these strategies throughout various posts.…
