Plastic-Free July Challenge #30: Reach out to the zero waste community
Having a community is amazing! Together you can achieve so much and create a true grassroots movement in your town.
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 29, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #29: Carry a handkerchief
Tissue paper is made from the timber pulp and while some of this timber is produced using renewable practices, with new trees replacing...
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 28, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #28: Switch to steel or bamboo pegs
For those who dry their clothes outdoors, and who are wondering if wooden pegs are a good way to go green - it’s the perfect way. There...
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 27, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #27: Choose Natural Fabrics for Clothing 🧶
Natural fabrics—such as cotton, silk and wool—are made of animal or plant-based fibers, while synthetics are man-made and produced entirely
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 26, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #26: Visit a Thrift Store 🏬
By thrifting, we send less clothing to landfills, reduce resources used and wasted, and reduce pollution.
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 25, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #25: Make your own Personal Care Products
For every purchase of a new personal care item, a container will end up in the landfill or the ocean. Instead you can reuse a bottle or...
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 24, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #24: Get a Safety Razor
Instead of frequently replacing disposable plastic razors, get a long lasting safety razor. Not only are littered plastic razors harmful...
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 23, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #23: Switch to a Bamboo Toothbrush
Litter caused by plastic toothbrushes are not uncommon. The average person will use about 300 Toothbrushes in their lifetime.
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 22, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #22: Take Care of What you Have 🌎
In 2018, California, US had its worst wildfire year on record. The wildfires burned through more than 50,000 hectares and is the most...
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 21, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #21: Bring your own reusable utensils 🍴
Enough with disposable plastic cutlery! For your next picnic at the park or the beach, remember to bring your own cutlery.
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 20, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #20: Switch to e-bills 📄
Go paperless with your finance. Save trees🌲 and your personal space, while enjoying the convenience of finding what you need instantly!
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 19, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #19: Buy in bulks when plastic is inevitable 🌰
Imagine how many plastic bags or containers you would go through if you always made your purchases in small quantities.
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 18, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #18: Sign the global petition to END Plastic Pollution 🌎
Petitions are only the beginning of a campaign. A strong petition helps fuel a fight that requires actual leadership, strategy,...
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 17, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #17: Ditch the cling wrap 🐝
Instead of single-use plastic cling wrap, keep your food fresh with beeswax food wraps instead. These wraps are reusable AND biodegradable.
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 16, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #16: visit a local farm or farmer's market 🍒
Grocery stores will frequently have their produce prepackaged in plastic. By shopping at a local farm or a farmer's market, you can shop...
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 15, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #15: Bring your own takeout container 🍱
With the rise of food delivery in Canada, we are seeing more single-use items like takeout boxes, plastic cups and cutlery in the trash.
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 14, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #14: Put your food waste in the compost 🍌
Yesterday we showed you how to make your own DIY compost bin liner. Let's now put those to good use! What are the benefits of composting?...
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 13, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #13: Make a do-it-yourself compost bin liner
Composting helps reduce, erosion, pollution, toxins, greenhouse gases and more. It also boosts the production of beneficial microorganisms.
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 12, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #12: Bring your own produce bags 🍅
According to the Canadian government, Canadians use almost 15 billion plastic bags every year, and only use them for an average of 12...
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OnePieceADay
- Jul 11, 2020
Plastic-Free July Challenge #11: Ditch the disposable paper towels
To make one ton of paper towels, 17 trees are cut down and 20,000 gallons of water are consumed. Instead we could be using sponge cloths.
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