Rachel Jamison

"I do a little here and there but would like to make a bigger impact on the fight against plastics. I want to learn news ways to be more responsible on this planet and build them into my daily routine."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
744 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

50

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

5.0

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

70

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

22

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Rachel's actions

Family

Thoughtful Toys

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Community

Share My Actions

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

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

Rachel Jamison 7/31/2019 12:12 PM

This has been an eye opening experience! Plastics have become such a staple in just about every industry encountered on a regular basis. You truly have to be mindful and intentional every single day. I have enjoyed learning about what others do to limit their plastics consumption and look forward to continuing the hard but meaningful work!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

Most of us know that the "3 R's" are reduce, reuse, recycle. Recycling is most heavily emphasized in modern Western culture. How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Rachel Jamison 7/02/2019 9:28 AM

I am working on not purchasing new items of clothing unless it is something I truly feel like I need, and am unable to find used. When I am purchasing new clothing, I have made the decision to either purchase local or purchase from companies who use sustainable practices. I recently purchased a swim suit that is constructed of Econyl which is made of fishing line removed from the pacific ocean.

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