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    elizabeth ehrhart 7/31/2025 1:25 PM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    I enjoyed learning about how to remove plastic from my life.
    Thanks everyone.

  • Michelle Kotsagrelos's avatar
    Michelle Kotsagrelos 7/31/2025 5:55 AM
    • Eco-Conscious Consumer 🛍
    SMALL STEPS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE! WE DID IT ALLEGHENY COUNTY!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Change the Game: Shift Systems and Policies
    What led you to choose this organization, and what kind of long-term impact do you hope your support will have?

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 7/30/2025 6:33 AM
    • Eco-Conscious Consumer 🛍

    Plastics Collaborative through Sustainable Pittsburgh. Its work is primarily around education, policy recommendations, and pilot projects.


  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Change the Game: Shift Systems and Policies
    What issue did you comment on, and what was it like to contribute your perspective to a formal decision-making process?

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 7/30/2025 6:31 AM
    • Eco-Conscious Consumer 🛍
    What's going on with the EPA...Enough said!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Change the Game: Shift Systems and Policies
    How did the restaurant respond, and what challenges or opportunities came up in the conversation?

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 7/30/2025 6:30 AM
    • Eco-Conscious Consumer 🛍
    Not good - it's cheaper to use plastic disposable containers. But, I can be hopeful.

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      Sonam R 7/30/2025 6:45 AM
      • Plant Parent 🪴
      Actually expressed concerns over leakage in trying to use biodegradable packing and people not being comfortable carrying their own boxes to the pickup area.

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 7/30/2025 6:27 AM
    • Eco-Conscious Consumer 🛍
    Always learn about reducing plastic use!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lead the Way: Shape Your Community
    What kinds of items do you think people are most likely to give and take at a free store? How might creating a space for sharing change people’s habits around buying new?

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 7/29/2025 1:21 PM
    • Eco-Conscious Consumer 🛍
    If items are still in boxes (never used) and are collecting dust at home, taking them to a shared space (or donate to Good Will) will help reduce unwanted waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lead the Way: Shape Your Community
    What are some of the cases you could make to an organization or group for why switching to sustainable materials or reusables is actually in their best interest as well?

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 7/29/2025 1:19 PM
    • Eco-Conscious Consumer 🛍
    Using less plastic is always a win win for everyone. Less garbage, less waste, better world.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    First Steps: Start with You
    Did your estimated plastic footprint surprise you? How does it compare to the global average? After estimating your annual use, how did it feel to put a number on it? Did it inspire a sense of urgency, or something else?

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 7/29/2025 1:17 PM
    • Eco-Conscious Consumer 🛍
    Yes. It's about average - I thought it would be higher. But there is always room for improvement!

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    Michelle Kotsagrelos 7/29/2025 1:16 PM
    • Eco-Conscious Consumer 🛍
    Choose plastic free toys!