Eco-Challenge Blog Posts

Eco-Challenge REBOOT

by dina

January 07, 2010

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Hi everyone and Happy New Year! Before the holidays my plan was to come back Jan 1 with a post about how far I’ve come and how thankful I am to my pals at MightyNest for pushing me to change. Ha! Should have known better than to think that far in advance. Read more...

Eco-challenge Time Out?

by dina

November 03, 2009

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What? The Freemans are taking a week off from the Eco-challenge? Are they going soft? No way!! Just want to take a quick breather and get ready for the next challenge which is going to be a doozy!

I'm the meantime....do you have a great idea for an Eco-challenge? Share it with us here! My friends at MightyNest are always looking for new ways to torture me improve my life. :)

Eco-Challenge #3 Results: Saved by Silicone

by dina

October 26, 2009

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Three weeks down…and I’m still hangin’ in there. The good news is I’m 100% in the clear this week. No plastics were heated in any way, shape or form! The bad news is that it was a little daunting at times, which means I’m not that sure I’ll be able to stick with it for the long haul. Read more...

Eco-Challenge #1: Sneak attack at Old Navy!

by dina

October 08, 2009

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Today, in between dropping Biggy Boy off at pre-school and taking Little Man to music class, I stopped by Old Navy for my weekly visit. As I was getting ready to pay I looked up and - OH CRAP! - THE GIRL WAS PUTTING MY STUFF IN A PLASTIC BAG! NOOO! It's only Wednesday of the first challenge and I'm already breaking the rules. Am I really THAT weak?? Unacceptable. Just then, I spotted this sweet little Old Navy reusable bag right next to checkout. Whew! Nice to see retailers are on the ball.

Speaking of crap, I have a dilemma. I frequently use my little Target plastic bags to contain a really stinky diaper or my kitty litter scoopage. Obviously reusable bags won't work in this case. What should I do? Just dump straight in the garbage? A little tough with litter. But wait, do garbage bags count as plastic bags?

So confused. Can I get a ruling on garbage bags?? Anyone? Read more...