Kailey's Grandmother is a Recycling Pro.

Look at Grandma go, reusing this banana box.

When the guys are at school/work I find myself thinking about how to get creative for up coming birthday gifts (already have ideas for my friends brother, Kurtis, Andrew and Carson).
I also spend my time cleaning, going out with my Grandma to buy fruit and (would be) exploring more job opportunities (except the meeting today was cancelled).





Not to mention checking out Chris Jordan's incredible art on a site recommended for me to see!      
His site here!!
A ton of eye opening images.


And lastly planning a recycling roadtrip for the four us to Vancouver to take advantage of depots I cannot seem to find available in Kamloops!

That Awkward Moment When You're Scooping Orange Peels Into Your Bag. - Kailey J

Being responsible for my own compost/garbage in public will have to be something to get use to.
Another upcoming challenge is all the birthdays I am about to face! And without buying any material presents.

• my friends younger brother - Tomorrow!
• My friend Kurtis - Oct 10
• Andrew H - Oct 14
• Carson G- Oct 20
• both my parents are in November
• my grandmother and Josh in December

and about half a dozen others. Then it'll be Christmas!
Any spare time I thought I might have had, is now gone. Time to think of experiences!

Josh's first day!

Well the first day down it was pretty tough. Funny story i went to Mc Donald's today and got a couple of hamburgers  I told the lady who was working the counter that I didn't want packaging and she gave me the weirdest look you have ever seen. you know the one that says "what the hell are you on buddy?" she was so confused i stood there explaining it for about two minutes. They gave me my food but they handed it to me on a styrofoam plate so frustrating!!!!! The good thing though I've got a fast food plate now!!!!


- Josh

Some Changes at Kaileys.



 << I set up lists. E.g. what can go into the single bin recycling that will be picked up by the city.

As well as a somewhat organized system for recyclables and the only garbage bag in the house >>

And lastly a small indoor composting system.

 

Us! The not trashy crew!

Andrew H.
As you can probably tell that is me, I am currently attending high school and work part time. My reason for partaking in this blog slash challenge is that I'm finding my self to be quite wasteful for no reason. And I'm starting to realize that we are affecting our world in a negative way and I want to start contributing to the bettering of our environment. Some of my hobbies are photography (mostly nature), skiing, and trying to be creative in anyway i can whether it be with my photography or just the way I interact with others. And now being eco friendly is starting its way on to the list. I hope that through this blog me and my awesome partners in Eco Friendlyinisum can inspire change in my family and friends and who knows     maybe it will help others ? :)




Carson G.
Likes: being healthy, staying in shape, sexist jokes
Dislikes: stuck up/rude people
Goals: to eat healthier, to win
Prediction for the project: Kailey will win.

Josh R.
Likes: Food, out doors, snowboarding, skimboarding, and sleep. :)
Dislikes: being hungry, tired and not being able to think of what i dislike...
Goals: to change my way of life and be less harmful to our planet.
Prediction for the project: I have no idea a lot can happen in a year.





Kailey J.
Likes: purple, fastball, challenges, going to the movies, my jobs, crafty art, camping, traveling, volunteering.
Goals: to find a career benefiting the world, to inspire people, to travel more.
Predictions for this project: Well...I think it will hard not shopping or buying things, but I think I can survive the year. I think it will be fun to try and think of gifts/experiences for people. And I predict that we will all make it to the end. Hopefully no one will cheat.

We're Not Trashy - The Beginning

This our crew. Josh, Andrew, Carson and Kailey.
Our challenge - to not produce any waste for an entire year (or as little to none). As well as not buy any material items during this period.
We were inspired after meeting Grant & Jen and watching The Clean Bin Project, A Documentary.
The Clean Bin Project this link leads to their blog.