My SMART goal is to use reusable containers including a water bottle and Tupperware every day. This week I continued incorporating Tupperware into my daily routine. It was a successful week which included a great realization!
I was successful in using my reusable water bottle and also using Tupperware. I did face a challenge, however. Occasionally I like to drink flavored water such as Propel. When shopping I realized this product comes in individual bottles which my main SMART goal is to refrain from. Continuing to walk through the aisles I came across individual packets that you can put in your water bottle! I knew these packets existed for Crystal Light but I didn't know they had them for Propel also. There were also packets for punch and juices. This is a great Eco chic alternative to plastic bottles. They also had larger packets for large pitchers at home which was very exciting.
I was really excited about my new Eco friendly flavored water alternatives. They are cheaper than plastic bottles too! I was so excited I shared with my roommates and they are enjoying the flavored water as well. I have found it is much easier to drink more water when it is flavored.
This week I learned that there are options for your challenges if you look for them. This realization can be used not only during this SMART goal project but also in every day life. I think several individuals could make sustainable decisions if they think about their obstacles that are preventing them from making these decisions in a different light.
In the next week, I will continue packing my lunches in Tupperware and using my water bottle. I will also continue looking for smarter options for flavored drinks.
Hey Alyssa!
ReplyDeleteThis was such an awesome post, because it clearly sounds that you're making a connection between saving money and going green. Patience also seemed to be on your side with this dilemma. You noticed that there was a problem with the propel water bottles, and the propel packets solution was presented to you for you ethical behavior.
If you keep doing this you could save hundreds or even thousands of water bottles from being wasted in a year.
I'm also really thankful that you chose this as your SMART project, because when I was doing the Eta Sigma Gamma highway pickup, water bottles was in the top 5 list of things we picked up. I could honestly say that at least a 1/4 of the garbage we picked up was waterbottles, pop bottles, and fast food wrappers. By using your own tupperware and waterbottle you are preventing quite a bit of garbage. Now only if the highway litteres were as smart as you are. ha ha Keep it up girlie!
I love that they have flavor packets for water bottles. I can agree that they definitely make it easier to drink more water when it is flavored. I also agree that you can over come any challenges if they just think about the options that you have. Way to keep going with your SMART goal!
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