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Rachel Courtney

NCW Green Team

"Trying to make a difference a little at a time"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 749 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    90
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    30
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Rachel's actions

Food

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Fresh as a Daisy

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Lather Up

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Rachel Courtney 7/24/2019 9:14 AM
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusable Containers
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

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    Rachel Courtney 7/24/2019 9:14 AM
    Sharing something with a friend means no leftovers at all! 

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    Rachel Courtney 7/20/2019 11:35 AM
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Buy Only What I Need
    As you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?

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    Rachel Courtney 7/17/2019 9:09 AM
    I've noticed that Art doesn't fall in to health and safety, which is fine because I have a stash of supplies that I need to use first and I have friends who are happy to share. :)

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    Rachel Courtney 7/08/2019 6:01 PM

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      Dawn McKenzie 7/09/2019 4:31 PM
      So far I like my bamboo toothbrush better than the tooth powder,  but I'll give myself at least the rest of the month to get used to it.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Brusha Brusha Brusha
    What are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?

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    Rachel Courtney 7/07/2019 9:02 AM
    I found a nice pack of 4 toothbrushes which were wrapped in cardboard. So far so good. Interested to see how long they last. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Keep My Community Clean
    How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

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    Rachel Courtney 7/02/2019 9:17 PM
    It makes me feel proud of where I live because it looks nice. It also makes it safer for animals. 

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    Rachel Courtney 7/01/2019 8:32 AM
    I have been shopping at the Bubblery in Leavenworth since I moved here - they have bar soaps, bar shampoo and some amazing bar face soap. Plus deodorant in cardboard containers. I really love the products 

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      Dawn McKenzie 7/01/2019 2:30 PM
      Thanks for mentioning the  Bubblery.  I had been looking for deodorant in cardboard. Dawn

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    Rachel Courtney 6/14/2019 11:11 AM
    Starting small here, but I'm looking to make some improvements that are lasting!