Christine Kostantakis
7/31/2023 7:42 PM
Bar soaps contain fewer chemicals and last longer than liquid soaps.
July 1 - July 31, 2023
Parsippany Parsleys Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBathroomWhat is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Christine Kostantakis 7/31/2023 10:52 AMAt home, I replaced plastic bags by using paper bags (which were accumulating) for garbage.
Keeping a supply of reusable bags in all of our cars comes in handy for transporting many items, at all times! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
Christine Kostantakis 7/31/2023 10:37 AMPackaged snacks do not provide the same nutrients as fruits and vegetables. You get the essential fiber and antioxidants that come from eating whole fruits and veggies! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Christine Kostantakis 7/26/2023 2:14 PMBy eliminating single-use items, you can save the energy and materials that went into them and prevent waste that needs to be recycled or sent to landfills. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroomWhich microfiber solution did you choose? How has it changed your laundry routine?
Christine Kostantakis 7/17/2023 2:24 PMI will use cold water to clean microfiber and will also line dry outside in the sunshine, during the warmer weather. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenWith the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
Christine Kostantakis 7/17/2023 10:54 AMSome supermarket chains have begun to phase out plastic in produce packaging ...so be sure to have plenty of your own reusable bags with you! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroomThe simple act of hang drying your laundry can be an act of mindfulness. Where else in your daily routine can you make mindfulness a practice?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Christine Kostantakis 7/12/2023 10:26 AMGrowing your own garden will bring you joy and a sense of satisfaction, along with boosting your mood and energy level. It's also a good form of exercise ...while enjoying the outdoors! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Christine Kostantakis 7/12/2023 10:23 AM-Charging extra for containers/boxes (at restaurants/venues) -or- charging a deposit fee to return these, for your money back. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Christine Kostantakis 7/12/2023 9:36 AMNoticing that local restaurant establishments are using paper straws.