Plastic Free Week Trials Cut Waste and Weight
The author describes a plastic free week that dramatically reduced household plastic use and unexpectedly led to weight loss. Initial costs included two stainless bottles, a pacifier, biodegradable bags, and specialty shampoo, with purchases from Whole Foods Target LUSH and others. The note highlights Beth Terry’s advice to take steps gradually to avoid frustration.
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Plastic free living from a family’s grocery store story
A parent describes a plastic heavy daily routine and pursuit of a plastic free diet. Katrina Davidson of Kale For Sale explains going to farmers markets with reusable containers to reduce packaging. She notes the shift began unintentionally as she avoided grocery store packaging.
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Kale
San Francisco
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Green groceries clash with plastic wrapped reality
A diary style account from day two to five detailing trips to Whole Foods and Target, noting plastic use despite eco aims. It covers Eco Heaven crackers in plastic, attempts at biodegradable packaging limits, and ongoing plastic waste at major stores including bags, disposable items, and leaking paper diapers.
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Earth
James Sego
Target
Bagel
Day Six Vow Against Plastic Ends with Guilty Dunkin’ Coffee
A narrator recounts six days avoiding plastic ending with a plastic lid from Dunkin’ Donuts. The bitter coffee and guilt spark reflection on consuming unnecessary plastic. Sleepless thoughts and a sense of karma conclude the entry.
Day Seven Jeans Looser After Seven Snack-Free Days
A reader notes wearing looser jeans after seven days without snacks due to concerns about plastic packaging. The entry reflects personal change and preference for fewer snacks.
Plastic-Free Week Reflections and Ongoing Struggle
The writer notes cutting plastic use by half after a plastic-free week and celebrates with lasagna using plastic-packaged ingredients. They acknowledge living without plastic is nearly impossible and quote Terry the Oakland accountant who tracks every plastic item on her blog.
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Terry
Oakland
Living with and without plastic in a family week study
The author tracks plastic items bought or tossed in a typical week versus a plastic-free week. Counts include 200 versus 88 items, 42 versus 3 Pampers, and notable reductions on best and worst days. Practices include using paper diapers, reusable Ziploc goals, steel bottles, shampoo bars, and plastic bag free shopping.
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Target
Richardson withdraws from Cabinet post over grand jury probe
Governor Richardson, facing a grand jury investigation into possible pay-to-play ties with CDR Financial Products, withdraws from consideration as Commerce Secretary while remaining governor. Obama accepts the decision noting the need to avoid delaying the economic recovery effort. The probe center is a state transportation program with CDR paid $1.48 million in 2004 2005.
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Gilbert Gallegos
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NBC News
New Mexico
Associated Press
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