Post to our Team APE feed about an item that you "upcycled" or "creatively reused" and thereby avoided consuming plastic associated with buying a new item and having that item sent to you/your area!
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Choose Reusable Food Storage
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
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Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
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Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
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Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Lifestyle
What's a positive example of a repurposed good that you have observed in your neighborhood/city?
My dog Harper had surgery and was prescribed a plastic cone to keep his incision clean. When his treatment plan is finished, I will return the cone to the veterinarian for potential reuse or recycling.
Carol Armstrong 7/12/2022 2:37 PMThis is a great idea and the photo really tells the story - I hope Harper is all better ASAP!