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I forgot how much I missed my local library 📚 Don't forget to check if yours is open and what precautions they're taking!

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Protect our planet

Or at least half of it. Avaaz and others fighting against climate change urge people from everywhere to sign this petition to let world leaders know how truly horrified we are about climate change and the state of our planet. 

There’s hope -  top scientists are backing an ambitious plan to put half our planet under protection and restore harmony with our home. Sign the petition and share everywhere, so our leaders can’t ignore us anymore. 

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Some of our compost bin rescues! Composted squash and watermelon seeds ended up thriving in the compost bin and they've taken off since planting them.

I'd love to see and hear about some of your compost bin rescues!

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Pretty proud of how my bread came out! My first attempt at this recipe (Joshua Weissman's Supermarket Bread on YouTube) ended in a slimy tough mess that couldn't be salvaged, but I tried again and it came out so yummy!

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I know I've been inactive and I want to apologize for that! Being eco friendly has taken a backseat more than I would have liked since living and convenience have had to come first. I was working 2 jobs on top of online college with limited shopping and limited options while shopping. Even getting food from local farmers is difficult right now.

Honestly, I feel like I dived in to low waste and made so many changes but didn't think about if they were sustainable for ME. It's also hard not to get into the mindset of "well I use a metal razor and compost so one plastic drink bottle won't hurt." But that minset over and over IS a problem. Living with people who don't follow this lifestyle and having one person designated as the main shopper (because quarentine life) makes it hard not to make concessions. Especially when I have less control over what groceries I'm being given (countless conversations of what I would prefer have gone unheard because "well I thought you'd like it").

I'm going to step back to re-evaluate what choices I DO have control over and make some changes.

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[myimperfect0wastejourney]

I think the hardest part of using bar shaving cream is that it's harder to tell where I haven't shaved. I can't follow the super fluffy tracks of shaving cream anymore and I keep finding small slivers of hair the day after. But I love everything else, especially the no plastic, so it's worth it

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My Thriftbooks order came in and I was not expecting this good of quality. Just a torn book jacket easily fixed with tape! I support local used book stores when I can, but right now that's not possible. So if you're looking for something new (to you) to read, I highly recommend Thriftbooks

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So upset seeing people caring so much about our local golf course maintenance 😒 Maybe this is a good time to let nature reclaim all those acres of land instead of fighting it so hard 🤷‍♀️

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We're spreading the compost from last year on the flower beds and my dad discovered celery, onions, garlic, and potatoes growing in the compost bin! Free food without even trying! They've been replanted in the garden in the hopes they'll keep growing 🎉

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[myimperfect0wastejourney]

March Goals

No bottled or canned drinks

Pack snacks every time I go out. Especially with friends, I'm out longer than anticipated and end up buying packaged foods because hunger can only wait so long!

Start "project pan" to use up some of my older makeup and art supplies. I used to buy way more than I could reasonably use and I want to use things up before they expire and have to be trashed

No new toys, activity books, treats, etc. for the children I watch. I already have a small stash of things to give out as rewards or to rotate in my activity bag. It's hard not to keep buying more when I keep seeing things I know they'd like 😂

5 minute showers! Most days I don't have a problem with short showers, but my goal is to be consistent with them!

Peruse the library instead of the bookstores for new things to read

I'd love to hear some of your low waste/eco friendly goals! Leave a comment, reblog with your own, or send me a message. Maybe you'll have some ideas I haven't thought of before or that someone else might want to try out!

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I'm looking for a reusable panty liner (or thin cloth pad) to use as backup for my cup on heavy days. There are so many brands and etsy sellers that I'm having a hard time committing to one. I'd love to hear people's experiences and recommendations to finally give me the kick in the pants to buy some! (PS I'm in the US so I need something that ships here)

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[myimperfect0wastejourney]

April Goals

I have no idea what to expect out of this month or if I'll be going back to work (each state has different rules surrounding childcare right now). But having goals to strive towards and working on new habits is more important than ever for my mental health. I need some reason to not lay around like a potato every day! I'd love for you guys to share your goals with me, too!

Try a new bread recipe every week

Sew holes and weak spots in my clothes

Wear those clothes in the back of my closet and drawers that I never wear. Decide on if I want to keep or donate. Why keep clothes if I won't even wear them when no one can see me?

Shop my pantry and get creative with meals. Thankfully, our stores have been well stocked, but now is a great time to go through what I already have and do a full pantry cleaning.

Some other goals that aren't in the "eco friendly" umbrella but I thought I'd share anyway:

Read at least 30 minutes every day

Get outside every day, even if it's just sitting on the patio

At least 4,000 steps every day (I know it should be more, but there's only so much I can do at home)

Workout at least 3 times a week for health and stress relief

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Well I finally canceled my ipsy subscription. I have more bags than I need (don't worry, I have ideas on how to donate them) and those mini packages are so much waste! As much as I loved a little something for myself every month, I recognize that it's an unnecessary amount of waste. I'd also rather support my local small businesses for things like skincare if I do decide to treat myself.

Is there a subscription service or something you frequently purchase you could try going without?

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Happy Earth Day 🌎

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There are places around me both selling and giving away "reindeer food," or rolled oats mixed with glitter, and telling people to spread it on their lawns on Christmas Eve. This is one of the few things where I just want to repeatedly bang my head on a desk. I cannot fathom how people think this is okay. And on top of the environmental concerns, do you really want your children and pets to be tracking that in the house for the next 10 years??

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