Green Life Philosophy’s 90 Day Plastic Free Challenge
Are you ready to take the Plastic Free Challenge? If you are feeling overwhelmed with plastic everywhere in your life, you have come to the right place. Stop feeling paralyzed with inaction. You’ve got this! This plastic challenge will teach you step-by-step how to reduce your plastic use.
With all sorts of bad news about climate change and pollution of our air and water, it is easy to give up before you even get started. One way that I’ve been able to personally feel like I can make a difference to help our environment is to reduce my plastic use. I’ve spent YEARS working on this and wanted to help others get a good start too and avoid some of my missteps. That is why I created a free 90 day challenge to break down the steps and show you how to reduce plastic in many areas of your life. Some benefits to this challenge are:
- Small steps for lasting change
- Easily digestible daily assignments
- Have a positive impact on the environment AND your health
Now is the time to take action! Challenge yourself, or grab a friend and challenge each other to make these changes. I recommend you follow the plastic free challenge in order as it has been set up to build upon itself and get you a good foundation before really jumping in. However, below I have also listed the days and topics that are covered with the links to each day. That way you can bookmark this page and use it as a reference for the future if there was something you weren’t ready to do yet. I will try to keep the information up to date with new ideas or products as they come available.
Plastic Free Daily Challenges
NOTE: this challenge is an honest review of how to reduce your plastic use. Although some of the articles may contain affiliate links that could provide me with a small commission at no extra cost to yourself, I am only recommending products that I use, trust, or have heavily researched. For full information, please see my disclaimer here. Also, please remember that the best way to help the environment is to use what you have, buy secondhand, or not buy anything at all.
Week #1: Get Set Up
Day 1: Welcome and Ground Rules
Day 4: Establish Your Guilty Pleasures
Day 5: Start a Container Collection
Day 7: Practice the Art of Refusal
Week #2: Manage Recycling and Waste
Day 8: Learn the Truth About Recycling in Your Community
Day 11: Find Out About e-Waste
Day 12: Set Up a Recycling Station
Day 13: Don’t Be a Wish-Cycler
Day 14: Green Your Garbage Bags
Week #3: Kitchen Basics
Day 17: Say Goodbye to Plastic Wrap
Day 18: Clean Out Your Tupperware Drawer
Day 19: Switch to Aluminum Cans
Day 21: Find a Compostable Sponge
Week #4: Eating Habits
Day 24: Write Down a Meal Plan
Day 25: Make a Grocery List and Stick To It
Day 27: Have a Back-Up Meal Plan
Week #5: Grocery Shopping
Day 29: Assemble a Shopping Kit
Day 32: Choose Cardboard Egg Cartons
Day 33: Seek Alternative Packaging
Day 34: Get to Know Your Butcher
Week #6: Cleaning
Day 36: Sort Out Your Cleaning Supplies
Day 37: Discover the Glory of Vinegar
Day 40: Put the Finishing Touches on Your Cleaning System
Day 41: Let Go of Paper Towels
Day 42: Find a Natural Scrubber
Week #7: Laundry and Wardrobe
Day 43: Look for Alternative Laundry Detergents
Day 44: Discover Wool Laundry Balls
Day 46: Pledge to Wear Natural Fibers
Weeks #8 and #9: Bathroom and Personal Care
Day 51: Exfoliate With a Washcloth
Day 52: Shop Your Home for Beauty Products
Day 54: Find Cosmetics in Sustainable Packaging
Day 56: Gender Specific Challenge
Day 57: Examine Your Dental Routine
Day 58: Experiment With Toothpaste Alternatives
Day 60: Make a No Blood, No Band-Aid Rule
Day 61: Keep Your Ear Buds Natural
Day 62: Replace Cotton Balls and Rounds
Day 63: Inspect Your Toilet Paper
Week #10: Office and Travel
Day 65: Think Before You Print
Day 66: Sub Pencils for Markers and Pens
Day 67: Invest in a Reusable Water Bottle
Day 68: Green Your Coffee Routine
Day 69: Have a “No Plastic Tea Party”
Day 70: Stash Utensils in Your Bag
Week #11: Pets and Kids
Day 71: Use Compostable Pet Bags
Day 73: Switch to Plant-Based Diapers
Day 74: Use Glass Baby Bottles
Day 76: Host a “No Gift Birthday Party”
Week #12: Shopping Habits
Day 78: Request Plastic Free Packaging from Amazon
Day 79: Avoid the Target Effect
Day 81: Become a Garage Sale Pro
Day 83: Be Prepared With Cloth Bags
Day 84: Beware of Greenwashing
Week #13: Wrap-up
Day 85: Choose Plastic #1 or #2
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