Mary Beth Waltman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 678 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO83plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO52plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO25plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO50zero-waste mealsconsumed
Mary Beth's actions
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
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.
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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).
Create Your Own Action
Trash Pick up
I will pick up 10 pieces of trash off the ground daily.
Participant Feed
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Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2019 12:39 PMI am excited to try several new dishes tonight and into next week with my spaghetti squash: Mock Coconut pie, Pumpkin Pie (using pureed squash), lasagna bake, macaroni and cheese substituting the pasta for squash, and buffalo chicken bake. I can't wait to see how they turn out! -
Mary Beth Waltman 7/30/2019 6:20 AMMy Shampoo Bars came in the mail last night. I cannot wait to use them :) -
Mary Beth Waltman 7/29/2019 12:37 PMTrying a new enchilada recipe tonight with my homegrown tomatoes and peppers. Excited!! -
Mary Beth Waltman 7/29/2019 12:36 PMMy dad is awesome! He informed me that he changed one of his routines to eliminate one time use plastics as well as purchasing reusable bags that he is using at stores. So proud of him :) -
Mary Beth Waltman 7/28/2019 5:44 AMI saved 3 dollars on my hair bar sampler today! Im so excited -
Mary Beth Waltman 7/28/2019 5:17 AMI finally purchased my poop scooper from the pet store yesterday! Here's to having a healthier yard for our animal friends! -
Mary Beth Waltman 7/26/2019 5:10 AMToday is the the day! I am purchasing my plastic free tooth brush and bars today :) -
Mary Beth Waltman 7/26/2019 5:08 AMI worked around the house and picked up trash in my yard and took loads to the recycling facility! -
Mary Beth Waltman 7/23/2019 12:30 PMTonight's Cooking Adventure: I am going to use my fresh backyard chicken eggs and garden grown tomatoes/ bell peppers to make an omelet for dinner. -
Mary Beth Waltman 7/22/2019 9:46 AMCanning tomato sauce tonight and planning on eating all homemade spaghetti sauce