Today is the very last day of the challenge! I am so proud of our teams efforts! Hopefully we can keep these habits in the future and all be more aware of the impact that our day to day choices make.

Don't forget the 3 R's are Reduce, Reuse, and then Recycle. They are listed in that order for a reason! If you can, first reduce your consumption especially of single use plastics. Reuse items as you can! And finally, once you are no longer able to reuse an item make sure you dispose of it properly which will hopefully be recycling or composting. 

Great work team!

Hi team!! I'm so proud of us! What I've learned most is that using less plastic demands that I be more prepared and plan ahead. I now have a box in my car with reusable utensils, reusable containers, reusable bags, metal straws and reusable chopsticks.

I continue to struggle with plastic packaging. School supply season is difficult if I want to buy only what I actually need
though I'm doing much better with this part. Being aware of plastic use has translated into being more aware of paper use and electricity use as well. 

Thanks, everyone!!

Purchased a collapsible water bottle today. Great for travel 

One of the challenges I created was to use regular floss instead of disposable floss picks.  I quickly remembered how much I dislike using regular floss, but have used it most days this month.  I did some looking online and found an item called GripIt floss holder.  It is essentially like a reusable floss pick with a spool of floss inside that you pull out new floss as needed!  It finally came yesterday.  It will take some getting used to, but will cut down on some plastic waste at my house for sure!

We're so close that I know we can pass the 10,000 point mark before the end of July! Go Team Go!

Talked to someone on the phone and moved my check from my work computer to my personal phone. I can checkin  while on vacation!

I gathered up some old t-shirts and an old tablecloth to make produce bags. Plus, this gives me a chance to improve my sewing skills :)

I'm thrilled with how well our team has done! Go Sedgwick County Zoo!! We are in the home stretch with only a week or so to go in July. I think that I've made some changes that have become habits. 
What have you discovered? I see that a lot of us have purchased items to help us be plastic-free. Any recommendations?

Drinking without a straw today. I left my metal straws at home. :)