Jennifer States

Caretakers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
572 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

conversation

with a person
UP TO

25

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

2.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

14

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

zero-waste meals

consumed

Jennifer's actions

Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Glass Bottle Baby

I will replace 2 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 10 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Pet Waste

I will spend 10 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Visit A Waste Management Facility

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Jennifer States 7/03/2019 5:27 PM

Question for my fellow EcoChallengers: If you forgot to bring a container for leftovers at a resturant is it better to let the food go to waste, or take the foam container but make sure you eat all the contents?

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- Kim Mortstock 7/05/2019 8:24 AM
  
  Good question! I hadn't framed it like that. Last time we went out, I was happy to not be getting takeout with all the waste associated. But then we had leftovers, and I did end up taking home multiple plastic (recyclable, but still) containers. It makes sense that leaving the extra food uneaten to go in the restaurant's compost bin (hopefully?) may have less environmental impact than using extra packaging, which had to be created, then transported, then recycled.
  
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- Bill Berger 7/04/2019 11:18 AM
  
  I wouldn't think to bring a container for leftovers - and being honest with myself - would never remember. The need to bring food home from eating out doesn't happen to me too frequently - I would probably opt for it going in the compost vs bringing it home.
  
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- Anita Roberts 7/04/2019 9:12 AM
  
  I rarely eat out and when I do there are seldom any leftovers. I don't think I've ever brought a container with me to a restaurant for this purpose, but it's a good idea. On one occasion when dining downtown before a show I had leftovers and didn't want to take them to the theater, so I gave them to a homeless person. I'm pretty sure the packaging then was a paper carton.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Support a Sharing Economy

What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?

Jennifer States 7/03/2019 5:24 PM

We are lucky to live in a place where our friends and neighbors produce an abundnace of fresh eggs, fresh caught fish, garden produce and fruit, canned items and more. And we make product they can enjoy in trade. Plus we get lots of volunteers to help make our product, and receive it in return. We reduce food waste, help each other learn about new production methods and recipes, and we get to spend more time being social together because of it.

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