Jake Owens

Jake's actions

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.

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If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.

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I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.

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I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

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I will spend 10 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Jake Owens 7/20/2023 1:48 PM
Going pretty well. I was still doing the things I implemented last year so it’s going strong!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Bathroom

Even though they are marketed as "flushable," disposable wipes do not disintegrate in water or the sewer system, and actually release microplastics into our waterways. How does it feel to learn this information? What do you want to do about it?
Jake Owens 7/20/2023 1:46 PM
Instead of using flushable wipes I got a simple bidet that fits on my toilet. It’s AMAZING!

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