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*COMPLETE FAIL* I wasted a bunch of food.... ⁠
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I went to a cookout and brought a BIG vegan, greek salad to share. I made the salad in a big glass mixing bowl with a lid, and put the salad dressing in a small mason jar on the side to keep things plastic-free!⁠
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Shortly after arriving, I got an awful migraine and had to go home. The downside of packing things in a reusable container is that I had to take my salad back home.⁠
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I was feeling crummy all week and couldn't handle eating raw foods (like salad) without getting super sick to my stomach. I felt terrible like wracked with guilt when threw the whole salad in the compost pile. 😩⁠
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I tried everything to save the salad and prevent it from going to waste even sautéing it! It didn't help. ⁠
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Sometimes, no matter how good your intentions things don't go according to plan. That's just life.⁠
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A lot of people think that I'm perfect. That I never have any food waste, never use plastic, and never make a mistake which just isn't true.⁠
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I fail all the time and it's one of the reasons it's so important that we advocate for larger systematic changes.⁠
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Because saving the world should not fall on the shoulders of a small percentage of people having to ALWAYS be perfect. ⁠
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You know I love some #GoodNewsFriday! This week there was SO much exciting news, I couldn't even share it all. ⁠
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I would love to know - which news story gets you the most excited!? It was REALLY hard for me to choose this week, but I went with this one because it's my home state!!! ⁠
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I absolutely LOVE this program they started. Members of the program are paid $9.25 (AR minimum wage) and given additional benefits like free lunch, job interviews, medical and mental health assistance, and temporary shelter.⁠
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Tag a friend who could use some good news today! ❤️ ⁠
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When I was asked to be a Thinx Leader I was really, really nervous...⁠
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I told them upfront, I would never, ever take a photo wearing my @shethinx. (which we all know is pretty funny now)⁠
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I was scared of revealing too much skin. ⁠
I was scared of showing off the stretch marks and cellulite on my thighs. ⁠
I was scared of talking about something that was considered SO hush, hush in my household. ⁠
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Growing up we didn't talk openly about periods or women's health and I think that's a shame. Had we, I think my hormonal imbalance would have been caught much sooner. ⁠
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Honestly, I'm so glad I jumped out of my comfort zone. Periods are normal. Women's health is important. Our hormones and bodies are important. How we take care of ourselves is important. ⁠
Y'all know I love my @shethinx, but it's not the only way to have a zero-waste period! There are lots of options like cups, pads, even compostable tampons!⁠
I'd love to know which method works best for you? ⁠
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If you're interested in trying @shethinx you can go to shethinx.com/Kathryn to get $10 off! (Or swipe up in story highlights) I make a small comission if you choose to use my discount. ⁠
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⁠I think we can all agree... that @sustainablysage's plastic-free fridge is JUST gorgeous!! 😱😍 ⁣⁠
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My fridge is currently empty because I've been putting off going to the store..... But, that ends TODAY! I will go to the store and prep this evening. ⁠
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Seriously, the #1 thing that helps me reduce waste in the kitchen (and make healthy food choices!) is having my food organized and ready. ⁠
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Have you ever done a waste audit and figured out where the majority of your waste comes from? ⁠
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Once you've pinpointed a few wasteful areas you can create a new habit and system to eliminate excess waste.⁠
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For me, it's all about having everything diced and displayed. I mean who doesn't want to assemble a yummy meal with all of this produce right now? ⁠
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Have you gotten into a good shopping and prepping routine? Or is that something you still struggle with? ⁠
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You've heard me talk a lot about plastic, but I want to talk about my favorite material - aluminum! ⁠
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Do you have a favorite material? I like aluminum because it's infinitely recyclable without any loss of quality. ⁠
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An aluminum can go from your curbside recycling bin to back on the shelf in 90 days. It's incredibly efficient. ⁠
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Aluminum is light, so unlike glass, the emissions for transportation are much lower. ⁠
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Americans do a pretty good job at recycling this material, but we're still sending more than $700 million worth of aluminum cans to the landfill every year.⁠
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If all the aluminum currently in the system was recycled, we wouldn't have to use any virgin aluminum - pretty cool right!? ⁠
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I know that single-use isn't ideal, but if I'm throwing a big party, I often opt for cans instead of glass bottles. Which one do you reach for? ⁠
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When I lived in the tiny home, I didn't have a washer or dryer. Thankfully, I was able to stay paperless fairly easily, but know this can definitely be a struggle for some. Have you ever thought about how things like washing machines, dishwashers, and other big tools help you reduce your waste? ⁠
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This is just one of the reasons why I try not to make blanket statements like, "Everyone can go zero waste" or judge people for not being perfect.⁠ ⁠
We all have different resources available. Maybe you don't have access to a bulk store? Or can't afford certain items? Or don't have access to efficient public transit? Or don't have a washing machine? ⁠
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There are so many barriers that might prevent someone from living a "perfect" zero waste life which is such a privilege, and one of the many reasons that we need to hold corporations and policymakers accountable!! ⁠
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Which is one of the reasons I'm SO excited to be participating in the global climate strike next Friday. Are you going to be joining!? ⁠
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If you haven't signed up yet, you can head to globalclimatstrike.net to find an event near you. ⁠
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I'm probably going to head to the local arts-reuse store to get markers and paints for a poster. 😁⁠
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✨ It's #GoodNewsFriday! Woot Woot! ✨⁠
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Which good news story gets you pumped? For me, I am so EXCITED that Peru is joining Columbia as the second country to pledge no more palm oil driven deforestation! ⁠
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This week Peru's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Gustavo Mostajo, said they aim to develop deforestation-free agriculture with a focus on family farms and small producers.⁠
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Palm oil is a tricky subject because many of the oils that might replace palm oil would take up more space causing even MORE deforestation, so properly managing palm oil plantations and working with sustainable producers is one of the best ways to have a positive impact.⁠
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(I also know several friends who will be recieving some reusable aluminum beer pong cups as a present from me.... ⁠😂)⁠
Tag a friend who could use some good news below. ❤️ ⁠
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I was called out for promoting toxic positivity....
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Which is honestly - laughable. I'm just a glass-half-full kinda gal. Trust me, I'm not into suppressing emotions.⁠
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I think grief, anger, and sadness should be recognized and experienced. I feel them often, and I feel them fully. ⁠
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On the flip side, it's also unhealthy to be trapped in spirals of grief, anger, and sadness for extended periods of time which is something I have, and I'm sure many of you, have experienced.⁠
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Being in a spiral, prevented me from making lasting and meaningful change. It prevented me from moving forward because I didn't know how to channel my energy. ⁠
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Look, I don't share positive news stories because I think the only emotion you should feel is *HAPPY* I share positive news stories because I think it's important to know good things are going on in the world too. The media cycle is tilted towards negative, and I feel like you don't need any help finding that news. ⁠
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Sometimes a sliver hope is exactly what I needed to inspire me to email my reps to write a business about their packaging to research and share information on the blog. ⁠
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And, I mean, if you don't have hope than what the hell are you fighting for? ⁠
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For me, hope is the difference between action and inaction, and if I can provide that for someone else - I am honored.⁠
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