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Welcome to Beyond Plastic Ecochallenge 2025!

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Beyond Plastic Ecochallenge 2025
July 1 - July 31, 2025

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Level Up: Influence Friends and Family
    What did you learn from organizing or attending the swap? Did it change your thinking about consumption or community? Post a pic of your favorite new-to-you item in the feed!
    Kristi Trujillo's avatar
    Kristi Trujillo 7/25/2025 9:54 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    A few friends and I have our own version of a clothing swap where we send each other packages of clothes, books, trinkets and include any items we feel they would like and enjoy.

    I have two boxes ready to send to a friend in CA and one in NYC :) just need to write a couple of notes and then it’s off to the post office!!
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      Mary Hanks 7/25/2025 12:30 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      I love this idea because of the joy it must bring to its participants, both the givers and the recipients. Back in high school I used to mail people silly things--old greeting cards, weird advertisements, and random articles cut out of magazines--and though there was really no point in it other than to divert, people liked it. This swap not only sparks happiness, it helps save the planet! It doesn't get any better than that!
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      AJ Warren 7/25/2025 10:03 AM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      This is such a wonderful idea! Also, a great way to share items you loved with the people you love!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    First Steps: Start with You
    What surprised you the most about the health impacts of plastic exposure, and how might this new understanding influence the choices you make around food storage and everyday products?
    Traimee Doig's avatar
    Traimee Doig 7/25/2025 9:38 AM
    With plastic leaching into our food and water sources from plastic production and waste, we really need to be aware of the supply and demand for these products. If we lessen the demand for these products by refusing, reducing, and reusing what we can, then the producers will be motivated to limit their production.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    First Steps: Start with You
    How does understanding the origin of plastic change the way you think about using it in everyday life?
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    Traimee Doig 7/24/2025 8:46 AM
    Understanding the origin of plastic helps me understand it's negative environmental impact even before and after it is considered to be a plastic product. The original method, made from plants, still has some negative impact on the plants it is made from.
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    Michelle Ryan 7/23/2025 2:58 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    Hi everyone! These days/weeks are flying by and I can't keep up. Just wanted to stop in and say HI! Keep up the great work and thank you for keeping me motivated.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    First Steps: Start with You
    What patterns did you notice in your plastic use — and what would it take to shift one of them?
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    Traimee Doig 7/16/2025 12:19 PM
    There are many days where habit takes over. In the grocery store, it is a habit to grab the conveniently packaged fruits and vegetables which are of course in plastic! Bringing my reusable produce bags along with me to the store each and every time will help me to reduce the habit of grabbing anything packed in plastic.
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    • Kristi Trujillo's avatar
      Kristi Trujillo 7/18/2025 11:44 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      Way to go Traimee! I always have to remember to put my reusable bags BACK in the car after shopping!

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  • Michelle Ryan's avatar
    Michelle Ryan 7/16/2025 7:38 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    Hi everyone! See ya at our check-in soon! Hope everyone is having a great day!
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  • Morgan Nida's avatar
    Morgan Nida 7/16/2025 6:26 AM
    The story of the Bristol Whales! A magnificent piece of art and story! https://youtu.be/-sKgXfPcd1M
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    • Kristi Trujillo's avatar
      Kristi Trujillo 7/18/2025 11:45 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      I'l have to watch this over the weekend! Thanks for sharing Morgan!
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  • Alicia Phillips's avatar
    Alicia Phillips 7/14/2025 2:09 PM
    My Husband and I love taking trips to the beach.. We went to Baker Beach in SF a few weeks ago. I was really impressed on how clean it was! I really am understanding the importance of preserving our environment!
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    Morgan Nida 7/14/2025 6:00 AM
    An interesting article about the challenges of trying to live a new single use plastic free life for seven days! https://www.npr.org/2024/07/26/nx-s1-5021546/plastic-free-sustainable-living-tips
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      Michelle Ryan 7/14/2025 1:33 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      Morgan, thank you for sharing this fun read!
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    • Kristi Trujillo's avatar
      Kristi Trujillo 7/18/2025 11:53 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      great article, Morgan! I had an inkling that it would be challenging (as the author describes) and much prep before hand would be needed to try to be plastic free for any amount of time! Loved that she was committed and did her best! That's all we can do :)
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    Morgan Nida 7/14/2025 5:56 AM
    Over the weekend I made the swap on my dish soap and hand soaps. I purchased glass refillable soap dispensars so I can purchase dish soap and hand soap in recyclable or compostable containers, that are not plastic!
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