Laurel Levine
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participant impact
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UP TO10conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO270minutesspent learning
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UP TO31petitionssigned
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UP TO35pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Laurel's actions
Pets
Try a Pet Shampoo Bar
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Lifestyle
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
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.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.
Food
Make Your Own
I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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?
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Laurel Levine 7/26/2019 4:06 PMThis month has been so great and I've formed so many good habits that I'm excited to share with my family! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPets Try a Pet Shampoo BarIn what ways does your pet make your life happier, more interesting, or more rewarding?
Laurel Levine 7/25/2019 8:53 AMMy dogs make me infinitely happier. In times of depression they give me a reason to live and in times of happiness they are there to share in the good. They help me live a healthier life by taking them for walks and they bring so much good into the world. -
Laurel Levine 7/23/2019 12:42 PMWe went to the repurpose project and got a little table thingy that we've been wanting for a while and its already been so useful! Glad that a place like this exists in Gainesville and if you haven't checked it out before I would highly recommend it if you need anything before looking to buy something new. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Complete a Waste AuditWhat did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?
Laurel Levine 7/21/2019 6:43 AMWe use a lot of tissues! I have allergies and we go through a ton of tissues. Maybe switching to hankies would be a good swap or at least occasionally to reduce the amount used. Also my boyfriend uses cotton swabs and he won't stop so I made him switch to compostable ones at least. -
Laurel Levine 7/21/2019 6:39 AMI got a bamboo toothbrush from Ward’s about a month ago and the bristles are all falling out! Typical of bamboo toothbrushes or just this brand/one?-
Juliana Cantillo 7/21/2019 1:17 PMMy "Brush with Bamboo" toothbrush usually lasts 2-3 months so I think it must be something with the one you got. Btw not sure how much it costs at Wards, but I've been able to save some $$ by buying in bulk directly from the maker.
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Laurel Levine 7/16/2019 1:30 PMI had reached out to my campus’ health director for a way to recycle the gloves we use as I’m a scientist who works in a research lab on campus and I finally got a response yesterday!! -
Laurel Levine 7/16/2019 1:17 PMIt's so hard to avoid plastic when you are depressed and just want something quick to eat. I've been working on making my own food such as muffins/bread/protein bars lately but when you can barely get out of bed its tough to make yourself something to eat. Today I had a PBJ and that was the lowest waste I could get but its better then what I used to do being grabbing several packs of ritz bitz and a wrapped protein bar. Anyone else struggle with this?-
Kayla Muzzillo 7/17/2019 9:41 AMI definitely struggle with making myself food in the morning. Something that helps me get going is to just take a step outside. The warm weather does well with my body and basically forces my muscles to relax.
Today I didn't feel like starting my day or making myself food so I went outside, alone, came inside and made myself an egg and toast and then went on a 40 min walk with my dogs. Being outside makes me feel like my problems aren't important!
Hope this helps in any way ❤️
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Laurel Levine 7/15/2019 11:45 AMI made plain bagels and salt bagels and they turned out really well!! The holes in the middle kinda went away after baking but they are delicious so it doesn’t matter! This is the recipe i followed if anyone wants to try! I only baked for 16 minutes instead of 20 minutes though because they looked done, it might just be how my oven is. http://www.ramshackleglam.com/2017/07/28/bagel-snob/-
Krystal Nelson 7/25/2019 6:00 AMThey look beautiful! And homemade bagels freeze well (you just have to toast them a bit longer than usual to bring 'em back to life), and sub in for bread for quick sandwiches or sweet treats. -
Life Unplastic 7/15/2019 7:57 PMThey look great! -
Samara Nehemiah 7/15/2019 3:29 PMthese look awesome! thanks for sharing :)
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Laurel Levine 7/15/2019 9:36 AMAttempting to make homemade bagels today! Will post a picture later on how it goes!-
Josh Newport (Ecochallenge.org Staff) 7/15/2019 10:03 AMSomething I've always wanted to do but have been too scared to attempt. Excited to see how it goes!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Lather UpWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Laurel Levine 7/12/2019 11:05 AMI've already made the switch to bar soap and bar shampoo (just waiting to finish my bottle shampoo before I use it) and use apple cider vinegar for a conditioner. A bar of soap while smelling great, has lasted me 4 months already for my hands and my shower bar has lasted over a month, contributing nothing in terms of plastic waste. My apple cider vinegar I got in a glass bottle and is refillable so I don't have to worry about creating more waste! Definitely has changed my routine for the better.