Santa Fe College-Plastic Free Challengers

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 conversation was limited but was welcome. Most participants already respect the environment and utilize their personal resources as well and not contribute to the plastic problem. .

It is crazy how many different types of plastics there are and how so many are not able to be recycles unless your local facility can process it. I wish they could minimize the number of types of plastics produced (if they are going to produce it) so that they can be 1) easier recycled, 2) better ability to be recycled, and 3) cost efficient.

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...

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!

I wanted to give a personal gift to friends, and they greatly appreciated them.

I keep them in the back seat so I can see them when I get out of the car to go in the store.

I have a straw I carry with me at all times. At my office I have 2 utensil sets, 2 sizes of bowls and a glass plate.

To take holey shopping bags, cutting into strips and using to crochet items. This way the bags don’t go to waste and the new items can be used! It is self rewarding to be able to do this.

I put up a couple signs around my workplace to hoping the challenge. I then put up a sign in the break room to remind people to not forget their reusable utensils and dishware. So far it has been receptive.