Kayla Muzzillo
"Encouraging others to create habits that don't include plastic"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 914 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO22pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO58plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO44plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Kayla's actions
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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).
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!
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.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Create Your Own Action
Papertowel-less!
Use reusuable rags/cloth to clean up messes rather than paper towels. I chose this because I found it an easy alternative and it saves money!
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Start CompostingDo an inventory of how much food waste you would save from going to the landfill if you start composting all of the time. What are the added benefits of having compost that is readily accessible?
Kayla Muzzillo 7/31/2019 12:42 PMSince adding a compost I've realized that quite a bit of food goes to waste. I have improved my food waste over the year but there is still plenty of room for improvement on my end. In addition, having a compost provides my garden with nutrients. I would have had to purchase a fertilzer but using a compost is plastic-free. Although I should always strive to not let my food go bad, life happens and having a compost alleviates waste going to a landfill. If it goes to the landfill then the nutrients are not available for use and are almost trapped. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Takeout ProHow could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?
Kayla Muzzillo 7/30/2019 11:09 AMI could ask for the reasons why. Some places won't use a specific material and some places just won't take a container behind the counter for sanitary reasons. I do believe that as consumers we have the power to choose where our money is spent so I might also take my business elsewhere that does allow me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
Kayla Muzzillo 7/30/2019 11:06 AMCleaning up with others made me fill fulfilled. It was a nice way to connect with others, who honestly I may have never even met. This gave me a chance to meet people different than me that live in my community. I had a great time talking with Pat during the cleanup. It was like we weren't even working. -
Kayla Muzzillo 7/28/2019 2:47 PMDuring my adventure with the city of Gainesville on Saturday, I found out that the city no longer participates in the inmate program (a reason we were out there). I feel torn about the political side BUTTTT I had a great time cleaning up my community!!!
Also I checked the weather before getting out there and it said 0% chance of rain. We got poured on (I thought it felt nice shhhh) 😊🤣-
Life Unplastic 7/30/2019 9:18 AMAwesome! Thank you! -
Kim Harris 7/28/2019 4:51 PMWe were so glad you joined in the fun, Kayla! Thank you!
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Kayla Muzzillo 7/21/2019 9:32 AM -
Kayla Muzzillo 7/21/2019 9:26 AMHey team!
One thing I LOVE about the posts I have been seeing on the dashboard is the patience. Sometimes I have seen that trying to live zero waste can come with some backlash from the community. For example, if you have no choice but to accept a plastic cup and have a metal straw, that is OKAY!
Just positivity has been on the dashboard.
Learn from your mistakes 😊👍 -
Kayla Muzzillo 7/20/2019 2:35 PMI didn't meet one of my challenges today but I am trying not to be hard on myself (which I tend to do).
I made one of my favorites today...pizza! I made the crust from scratch, roasted the mushrooms (they taste like bacon!), local mozzarella, and tomato sauce. I will reuse the mozzarella and tomato sauce container 😊 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Kayla Muzzillo 7/19/2019 8:35 PMToday, I reused my container that big island bowl gave me originally. It is also the container I keep in my car for when I take leftovers home. For my utensils, I used my little bamboo spork that I like more than I thought I would!
The tuna was a huge treat for me! It's something I try not to order because the fishing market is terrible.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPets All Natural Pet ToysIn what ways is supplying your pet with all natural pet toys better for your pet, better for you, and better for the environment?
Kayla Muzzillo 7/10/2019 8:24 AMMy two dogs are very quilty of destroying the cute, fluffy stuffed animals I purchase. I have realized that the whole fabric turns into small pieces and are basically microplastics. It makes it almost impossible to contain when it becomes that small. If I purchase biodegradable fabrics that are made into toys, then throwing them away (or ideally composting) isn't as harmful to my environment.
In addition, the switch to antlers has saved me time and money! I have a 90 lb husky who eats a pig ear in 3 seconds. I try not to consume pork so why shouldn't my dog? I highly recommend antlers for chew toys. Antlers are naturally shed while pig ears are manufactured. Let's be honest, the livestock in agriculture is having a huge impact on the environment.
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Kayla Muzzillo 7/10/2019 8:15 AMThis challenge is helping me stay focused! It gives me something to cross check my actions and promotes self accountability.