Elizabeth Kowalczyk
"I will leave this planet cleaner for my children, grandchildren and for all of the aquatic and land animals. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 866 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO54disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO81pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO157plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO104zero-waste mealsconsumed
Elizabeth '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).
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 4 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 5 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
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.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
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Elizabeth Kowalczyk 7/31/2019 7:45 AMToday is the last day of this challenge. Although I hardly made a dent in the environment, I trust that my family and friends learned from me about plastics and other healthy and environmental friendly option. -
Elizabeth Kowalczyk 7/30/2019 7:19 AMIf you don't fertilize your lawn, the wild life will prune it for you. All of my dandelions got eaten by baby bunnies! -
Elizabeth Kowalczyk 7/30/2019 7:16 AMIt's sad to see that not all the states participate in the can/glass/plastic 10c/5c deposit initiative. -
Elizabeth Kowalczyk 7/30/2019 7:14 AMIf you ever go to Indiana, check out their recycling system :-) -
Elizabeth Kowalczyk 7/30/2019 7:13 AMWe went to a birthday party at the park, and guess what, we created no waste. It was a bit of planning but it can be done! -
Elizabeth Kowalczyk 7/24/2019 12:15 PMcrush egg shells and place them in your flower or vegetable garden -
Elizabeth Kowalczyk 7/24/2019 12:15 PMEgg shells will clean your garbage disposal. -
Elizabeth Kowalczyk 7/23/2019 11:36 AMWere you able to reduce our foodprint today? -
Elizabeth Kowalczyk 7/22/2019 6:59 AMHi, Just got back from camping and I am so proud of myself, we brought back many dirty dishes but created no waste :-) -
Elizabeth Kowalczyk 7/17/2019 12:39 PMLast year, I threw away rotting pumpkin in my bushes and now I see something starting to grow, talk about composting and reuse...