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Izzy Sigrist

BRIC Arch Green Team

"To live as close to zero waste as possible, and encourage others to do the same! "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 809 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    25
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    95
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    14
    petitions
    signed
  • UP TO
    26
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Izzy's actions

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on plastics.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Visit A Waste Management Facility

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Shop the Bulk Bins

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

See the Green

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral

I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Izzy Sigrist 7/31/2019 9:39 AM
    Happy last day of the challenge!!!

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    Izzy Sigrist 7/30/2019 3:28 PM
    I emailed my eye doctor to ask if they're start a contact lens recycling program in conjunction with B+L. Turns out it was already on their radar! One email can make a difference in your community. Keep it up! 

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    Izzy Sigrist 7/29/2019 1:01 PM
    Sad that the challenge is coming to a close, but so happy for these habits we are forming! Living plastic-free is a worthwhile challenge. 

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    Izzy Sigrist 7/25/2019 10:01 PM
    emailed trader joe's and asked them to eliminate plastic wrapping on their produce! took 3 minutes and got to check a box!! 

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      Rebecca Rix 7/26/2019 12:25 AM
      Great idea! A friend and I were just wondering if they would recycle said packaging. I know they pay attention to petitions .... hmmm...

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    Izzy Sigrist 7/18/2019 1:25 PM
    I used my 15% off coupon to A Drop in the Ocean shop to get shampoo, conditioner, and body wash for a plastic free shower! 

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    Izzy Sigrist 7/10/2019 2:00 PM
    made toothpaste last night! it was NASTY. i'm gonna try again. 

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    Izzy Sigrist 7/09/2019 12:18 PM
    This one is a little harder than the eco challenge...but still so worth it! 

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    Izzy Sigrist 7/02/2019 10:19 PM
    Shout out to my mom and grandma for joining the team 🏆

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    Izzy Sigrist 7/01/2019 10:50 AM
    HAPPY FIRST DAY OF THE CHALLENGE! Can't wait to see all of our progress! 

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    Izzy Sigrist 6/27/2019 11:21 AM
    Very proud of William & Dan for signing up & getting points. Go BRIC!