Madilynn Nelson
7/12/2019 9:07 AM
Preparing for a tropical storm with sandwich making items - not easy to do and be plastic-free!
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Madilynn Nelson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 564 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Madilynn's actions
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
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).
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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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Madilynn Nelson 7/19/2019 5:29 AMBought reusable cutlery to keep in my purse! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Minimize PackagingWith the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
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Madilynn Nelson 7/10/2019 7:48 PMSandwiches for storm meals = bread in plastic -
Madilynn Nelson 7/09/2019 3:55 PMTrying a shampoo bar for the first time, and bought refillable deodorant. 😀 -
Madilynn Nelson 7/07/2019 7:22 PMStruggling with so much plastic in our grocery stores. Feeling defeated today after trying to prep food for the week. Not everything can come from a farmer’s market, you know? Also out of mascara, and most options are plastic, so going without. 😂