The plastic challenge went ok for me this month. I had a LOT of stuff going on between an adjusted work schedule through the summer and busy with company or trips every weekend so far for the month. I wasn't able to plan ahead in my participation and really recruit a group as I had planned, nor actively recruit like I would have liked during the month....with more conversations and actively encourage reducing waste. Not knowing what to expect this year after the remodeling of the program was influential as well. I plan to be better prepared for next year in advance!

Do you have that bar of soap remnant that you don’t want to throw out but too small to use? When it gets that size, pull out your new bar and use it. It will be nice and wet so you can then place the mini bar on it and let it dry for the day. When you go to use the next day, they are attached and no soap is wasted!

I sometimes will use the small pieces in my travel bag to use at hotel bathroom sinks instead of opening the bars they provide.

We are almost to the end! Just a couple more days to finish strong! Make sure to review everything to make sure you didn’t miss anything!