Kathryn Jones

ABQ BioPark

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
131 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

8.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Kathryn's actions

Lifestyle

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 2
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

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Buy Unpackaged Produce

Why do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?

Kathryn Jones 7/31/2019 5:27 PM

Cheaper packaging for goods aids the manufacturer

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Skip the Straw

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

Kathryn Jones 7/31/2019 5:25 PM

No plastic stares ever! Hope the city steps up to the challenge soon!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Pretty oh so Pretty

How can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?

Kathryn Jones 7/02/2019 12:48 PM

I promote this to all my friends. Don’t mind putting them on a guilt trip!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal

We know you want to - tell us about why your pet is so awesome!

Kathryn Jones 7/02/2019 12:47 PM

My dogs like this best and love the feel on hot itchy days.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Lather Up

What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

Kathryn Jones 7/02/2019 12:46 PM

Not only is this responsible it’s also economical. I always do this. Buy in bulk and save.

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