Emma Swanson
"Using this challenge to find creative ways to eliminate plastic from day-to-day life :)"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 782 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO17pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO17plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Emma's actions
Food
Shop the Bulk Bins
I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Personal Care
Tim Taylor Your Beauty Products
I will lessen my plastic impact by making my own makeup.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
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
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Food
Visit the Butcher
I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.
Personal Care
See the Green
I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Food
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party with friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on plastics.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Family
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Natural FibersWhat are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
Emma Swanson 7/26/2019 8:28 AMBuying clothes made of synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic, not only contributes to plastic pollution during production and when it gets thrown out, but also throughout its entire lifespan. Washing synthetic fabrics (in a washing machine) actually releases microplastics (known as microfibers) into our waterways. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Natural FibersWhat are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
Emma Swanson 7/26/2019 8:28 AMBuying clothes made of synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic, not only contributes to plastic pollution during production and when it gets thrown out, but also throughout its entire lifespan. Washing synthetic fabrics (in a washing machine) actually releases microplastics (known as microfibers) into our waterways. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily Plastic Free Lunch BoxesMost of us know that the "3 R's" are reduce, reuse, recycle. Recycling is most heavily emphasized in modern Western culture. How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Emma Swanson 7/24/2019 2:38 PMI think that recycling should be one of the last options. The 5 R's should come first, especially reduce. We buy so much stuff nowadays that we don't actually need. For example, I don't need 50 different cleaning product made of essentially the same chemicals when I could use one natural cleaner for almost everything in my house. I would like to continue to implement the 5 R's and also be better at practicing the 5 R's because I believe that a low to zero waste lifestyle is achievable and sustainable. -
Emma Swanson 7/22/2019 1:59 PMBought chicken breasts from the meat/deli counter this weekend. Brought my own reusable container. The kid behind the counter was totally cool with putting the chicken in my container (no "we can't do this for sanitary/health reasons"). He simply weighed the chicken on a small wax paper (like the ones you use to grab baked goods from the bakery) and then put it in my container and put a sticker on top withe the weight/price. -
Emma Swanson 7/17/2019 10:38 AMBrought my snack of about 20 almonds in a ridiculously large jar today ... At least I didn't use a plastic baggy! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Pearly WhitesCurrently most of the packaging for toothpaste is plastic. How can you advocate for more alternatives through your purchasing power and influence in community?
Emma Swanson 7/11/2019 8:34 AMI made my own toothpaste using bentonite clay, baking soda, charcoal (coconut) and peppermint essential oil. It was extremely easy to make, I was able to buy most of the ingredients in bulk and I believe it will be just as effective as traditional storebought toothpaste. I will stop buying toothpaste in plastic containers and next time I go to the dentist I am hoping to discuss wi-
Emma Swanson 7/11/2019 8:36 AM... hoping to discuss how effective my new toothpaste is and if I should encourage family and friends to try it, too.
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