Win a Plastic Free LIQUID Dish Soap Kit!

plastic free liquid dish soap prize

 

Enter to win a plastic free LIQUID Dish soap kit!  Just answer this question in the comments below:

How do you get "stubborn" family members on the Plastic-Free Train?

The prize includes 3 Plastic-Free Liquid Dish Soap pods, etee's original 'LOOFIE' Scouring sponge (the fibrous loofah sewn onto a cellulose dish sponge) and a cellulose dish cloth.  We'll select 1 lucky winner from the entries.

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Congratulations to the winner Michelle Seal, with her award winning comment!

I collected all our single use plastics for 3 months and revealed them at once to show the impact we could make by switching out just a few reusable things for plastic in the kitchen and bathrooms. I also calculate the yearly monthly savings for each swap we make, which keeps the most frugal family member on board. We continue to add one or two impactful switches every month and we shop and live more consciously. We monitor each others habits to be sure we stay on track, and as a family we are always on lookout for other sustainable changes we can make like our new worm compost bin! Little things lead to big things.

 

Here are some honourable mentions!

To get “stubborn” family members on the Plastic-Free Train it is important to present them with information about the affects on our environment (there is tons and the pictures can be motivating) from plastic and plastic free options for helping our environment, and to educate them on the affects on our health from using plastic. This can easily be done on Facebook which will affect more than family. Plastic free options are a great gift to get others to try them. Also it is helpful for family and friends to visit and see the ease of living plastic free. Cost could be an issue but in many cases there is a cost savings. I am grateful for companies like etee that continue to offer plastic free options and looking forward to a plastic free dish soap option which I had not found yet.

Janet Grace 

 

 

Well, it’s too late for the contest. However, I’m slowly getting several friends, neighbors, clients and one husband to switch out of plastic.

1) I give alternatives as gifts – easy with friends, neighbors, clients. 

2) I seek to change one habit at a time. When that habit sticks, I’m onto the changing another.

3) I remind my husband he’s going to the dump FAR less frequently now and am making a bit of a contest out of this. I’m husband’s second wife. With his first wife and his daughter, he used to have to take smelly trash to the dump 1x/week. I started him composting. I’ve started towards the zero waste movement. Now, he takes a trip to the dump, recycling included, 1x/6 weeks! And, that’s not even a full load.

Mye Lane

 

The best way is to lead by example. I live on the Jersey shore and the effects of plastic pollution killing our fish and marine wildlife at an ever increasing pace. By teaching our grandchildren a cleaner, greener way to live to start, they can see the impact it has. For example, no plastic bags, straws, or food wrap in our trash not only makes less trash, but less stinky trash with less chance of animals or birds getting into it and being harmed.

Donna M Lofdahl-Wac 

 

Admittedly, it has taken some time to convince our hardest compadres: our mothers. But through sheer force (yes force – we will rummage through their garbage for items to recycle) REPEATEDLY, adding comments into conversations about the health of the Earth (especially for their beloved GRANDCHILDREN-yes, hit ‘em where it hurts), acting as we hope to change/show others (recyclable bags & containers, own straws, cloth towels instead of paper, etc., etc.), we have made a difference in our tiny, tiny circle of the world. Also, explaining more to our township board, creating a “Green Team” at the kids’ school; swathing soccer fields after games for rubbish; and explaining (in brief) that what ONE does in his/her everyday actions CAN make a difference… gotta walk the talk!

 Lieca 

 

 

I have some of the MOST stubborn family members. Some are on board with sustainability, but some are not, primarily because it’s ‘too much trouble’ and wave their hands saying they have no time to remember or sort it out. I tell them, one step at a time until you have changed an old habit for a new one. Start with re-useable bags for your grocery shopping. I promise that after a month or so, you won’t have so many instances of not remembering your bags. And not too long after you’ll wonder why you ever thought it was so hard. Then try NOT BUYING plastic wrap or sandwich bags. If it isn’t in your house, you can’t use it and will be pressed to find another way to store your food. There, that is two steps, and a good start. [Then I will recommend ‘etee’ products.]

 Catherine

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Comments

  • I find leading by example the best way. When they see a zero waste product working just as well or better, that often inspires change. I didn’t realize how much just sharing with no judgement can impact others’ decisions.

    Brandi on

  • When the kids come here to visit I make sure I use your “plastic free” leftover bags. I make sure they use the bar dishwashing soap. I hope that by seeing us (the older generation) use these products they will ask where they can buy/use these items as well!

    Deb Lake on

  • Using eco-sustainable, earth friendly products will make you feel great that you’re helping protect our planet! 🌎

    M. Meservey on

  • Starting a conversation about where plastic comes from and goes has started to work better. It’s a hard process to change minds and behavior- especially because plastic is so pervasive and easy. Additionally, when you have to confront the fact that all of those years of recycling may not have been doing much good, that can really bring people down. Starting a conversation and promoting the first step of awareness of the problem.

    Kari P on

  • I entered that comment before I was done!

    because I’ve developed so many tools for my students, I’ve been able to practice some integrity in front of my family. I haven’t been able to convince anyone, at least in my extended family. When I visit my mom, I often do her grocery shopping. But she doesn’t have cloth bags, so I always ask for paper. I think she wanted to complain about it once, but then I reminded her of what we did when I was a kid. Eventually, this led to a useful conversation with my mother about how plastic has become so ubiquitous. She made a really interesting comment, remembering the energy crisis of the 70s, when I commented how much I was trying to cut back on plastic all together. She said, “oil used to be such an important commodity that we conserved it every time we could, and there were long lines at fuel gas stations. Now plastic is everywhere. What are we thinking?” I noted how it’s all winding up in the ocean now, too. To which she replied, “yeah, the animals have to pay for our mistakes.” I consider that progress. I don’t know if she’ll change her behavior, but she’s starting to think about it.

    BonnieJean Kurle on

  • Lead by example. Always. Take them to a beach and, without talking about the condition of the beach, let them see the results of their actions. Over time, they will want the cleaner world. It is the logical choice.

    Houston Smith on

  • I refuse to use the plastic zip lock bags my sister in law continues to try to push on me. I say, here, try this instead! Lol

    Debbie on

  • Starting a year ago we committed to reducing and living slow. We have reduced our trash 70% and now we are looking for solutions to reuse the containers we have. Our stubborn family now shares our trash and recycle service and we can get another family in on it soon!

    Terry Martinez on

  • Christmas is right around the corner. The food wraps would make perfect stocking stuffers!
    Also, the simple fact that your products work. We have tried other wraps in the past and they just don’t do the job. When family members can see the product in action in my home they are more likely to buy in.

    Melissa Miller on

  • I am fortunate that my family is good about this. But taking my products out in the public speaks the most. I have my own food containers, metal straws and reusable cups made of bamboo. I also post often on social media about the environment and choices we can make.

    Joy on

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