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Eco-challenge #11: Out with the old, in with the new...me

by dina
January 12, 2010

This challenge is the perfect way to kick off 2010.

Eco-challenge #11: Recycle unwanted toxic and unsafe products around the house

We're not talking milk cartons and junk mail here. This is all about getting rid of things that you can't put in the garbage or the recycling bin. Things like dead batteries (although I'll admit that i have thrown those away more than once - BAD dina!), used cell phones, power cords, computers, light bulbs and even paint.

And don't forget those toys, teethers and bottles I pulled out of circulation during last year's challenges. There's a HUGE box in the basement that has this challenge written all over it.

Actually, I have a feeling some of you might have a similar box in your basement. Hopefully I can help you figure out what to do with all of your crap too! See - I'm there for you.

More soon... Read more...

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Eco-challenge #5 Results – Coffee Cup Confession

by dina
November 16, 2009

First of all, I have a confession to make. After writing my last post I went to Starbucks and got a big fat venti mocha in a big fat paper cup and I really really enjoyed it. There I said it.

BUT after that I was a good girl and got back on the stainless steel mug train. Luckily, my regular Starbucks reopened and since the baristas know my drink there was no writing on paper cups just to throw them away. They just said – sure we can make a “dina” in the mug – and they did.

At the  end of the day, despite my best efforts, I only succeeded at using my mug (without them making it in a paper cup at all) 3 out of 11 times! Toward the end I actually just avoided my second cup of the day altogether because it just wasn’t worth the frustration of fighting with them about it. Bottom line is, at least where I live, in order to successfully use a reusable mug on a consistent basis you either have to drink plain old coffee or know the barista. Pretty limiting. Read more...

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Eco-Challenge #1: Success! (well, sort of)

by dina
October 12, 2009

YAY!! I survived the first week of the MightyNest Eco-challenge!

I have to say, heading into the weekend I was feeling pretty confident. Then I quickly ran into Staples. When I got back to the car my husband looked at me with a smug little smile and said “Dude. You blew it.” Yep, I was holding a big fat plastic bag in my hand and I didn’t even realize it.   

 Fourth quarter fumble aside, I’m proud of my progress. Afterall, on a normal week my family will amass about 40 plastic bags. If the factoid on my Whole Foods Bag is correct, it takes 1000 years for a plastic bag to degrade. Yeah – 40 a week times 1000 years is a bad bad situation. So if I can just continue to contain our number of plastic bags per week, that’s a mighty impact.  

Here are a few things I learned this week…. Read more...

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