"I challenge myself to reduce my daily use of plastic and to find alternatives for everyday products. "
POINTS TOTAL
0
TODAY
0
THIS WEEK
1,135
TOTAL
participant impact
UP TO
29
disposable cups
not sent to the landfill
UP TO
85
plastic containers
not sent to the landfill
UP TO
29
plastic straws
not sent to the landfill
Kira's actions
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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).
COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS
Lifestyle
Naked Bins
I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.
COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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?
So far using reusable bottles has the been easiest since I already make it a habit. Bring on vacation hasn’t been helping me use less plastic but I’ve been trying
