The Plastics Challenge

http://theplasticschallenge.blogspot.com/

Optional Extra Credit: Becoming aware of how much plastic we use. Due April 23 before the final class.

You can choose
Option A: 2 days without discardable plastics.
OR
Option B: A full waking day without ANY plastics (much harder!)

Option A: 2 days without discardable plastics.

Take 2 days to pay attention to all the discardable plastic you (and your family or housemates) use. Gather it all together and take at least one picture of it all.

Then challenge yourself to two full days without any disposable plastic. You’ll need to plan ahead: bring cloth bags to the grocery store; stock up on containers for food storage; bring your own mugs or water bottles to events. Take pictures of your alternatives.

By April 23rd, write a 500 word blog entry about your experience, and post it here. Include at least one picture of your household’s discardable plastic and one picture of your alternatives.

OR

Option B: A full day without ANY plastics

Can you go for a full waking day without any plastic at all? Spend a full day (or as long as you can) without plastic, and then describe your experiences. Take notes in pencil, since your computer and phone both probably contain plastic. The next day, take a photograph of all the plastic you use in an ordinary day and a photo of your alternatives. Post a blog entry (at least 500 words and 2 pictures) about your attempts to go without plastic for a day, and reflect on the ways that plastic is part of your ordinary life. What are the benefits? What are the problems?