Aladdin: Do the Reuse Challenge

Did you know…

● Seven million barrels of oil are used to produce the disposable bottles Americans go through in one year.
● In the United States, 50 billion disposable water bottles are consumed per year; 137,000 per day; 1,585 per second.
● It costs about $165 a year to make drip coffee at home versus $636 to buy drip coffee at your local café.
● Unless we change our habits, 23 billion paper coffee cups will be thrown out in 2010.
● Nine dollars will generally cover a decent lunch out. If you buy rather than pack a lunch five days a week, you shell out about $2,350 a year.

These stats were pretty shocking to me. I’ve really made it my mission since the beginning of 2010 to get smarter with the decisions we make as a family. For example, I haven’t bought coffee from a local cafe during the week in forever! I make my own at home every single morning. It really is pretty amazing and incredible that the impact one person can make… especially moms. We’re the “heads” of the household. I make the lunches. I make the snacks. I’m the one down in the morning with the kids getting coffee and breakfast ready. I know that if I teach and show my sons how important it is to reuse, that in some small way… we’re helping to change the world. Everything happens in steps.

Right now Aladdin is challenging families to Do The Reuse Challenge.  My family is going to take it.

You’re probably wondering – what’s the Do The Reuse Challenge?

It’s a 30-day commitment to give up disposable paper cups, water bottles, or food containers.  We started yesterday – September 21, 2010.  We will go 30-days giving up disposable paper cups, water bottles and food containers.  We’ve never done anything like this before, so I’m excited to see how this will go for us.  The wonderful thing about having little kids is that you can teach them and show them what you’re doing.  It’s very cool to see my 2 oldest sons completely getting it.  There’s nothing like having my “Audrey” coffee mug by the machine each morning, it’s mine.  Mine all mine! 🙂

Aladdin is helping families make this easier for them.  I’m a huge Aladdin fan, I love love love their products.  My favorite item is the Recycled and Recyclable Snack Container –

I pop Goldfish Crackers in here, Raisins, Popcorn and Baby Pretzels.  I just keep this on me at all times.  My sons love to try and “steal” it from me, too!  If you’re looking to take this challenge, get yourself some amazing products to help you and your family out!  You will just love the selections that they have and the varieties.

I’m very ready for this challenge! Join on in and tell me how you do!

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Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.

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  1. 9.26.10

    I would love to win the kristen espadrille wedges in natural so I can wear them to work and then out at night!

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