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Tammy Presutti 7/30/2019 8:30 AM -
Barbara Revard 7/30/2019 6:19 AM
Shirley Blaine
"To make conscious decisions in the daily actions I take and avoid plastic whenever possible!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 523 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO42plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO38plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO51pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Shirley's actions
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
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).
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.
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.
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Participant Feed
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Shirley Blaine 7/31/2019 11:35 AMGreat job everyone! I hope you've taken on some new habits and improved on some old ones to help reduce your plastic use. It's been awesome watching all our actions add up. Here's to continuing to build on these actions every day until next year's challenge!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Shirley Blaine 7/29/2019 12:51 PMThe benefits I see from growing my own garden is getting to literally reap the rewards of cooking with fresh, organic produce! Also, it has saved me from a trip to the store. Now that's a win-win. :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleHow can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?
Shirley Blaine 7/29/2019 12:50 PMI made up a packing list to make sure I didn't forget anything and I love sharing these tips with my family when they are planning for a trip! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
Shirley Blaine 7/29/2019 12:49 PMThe benefit of using bar soaps is that I can take them through airport security without it counting towards my liquid products. Also, it feels good to use a package-free soap bar instead of something in plastic! Saving the environment one hair wash at a time. :) -
Shirley Blaine 7/15/2019 8:27 AMAdded more plants to my garden this weekend! Another tomato plant and yellow bell pepper plant. Can't wait to harvest them and use the food directly from my garden in my cooking. :)-
joy kotheimer 7/16/2019 7:57 PM
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Shirley Blaine 7/09/2019 6:15 AMDuring my trip to Frankenmuth this past 4th of July weekend it was difficult to find alternatives to plastic water bottles, as I did not find many options to refill my water bottle. However, I brought my own utensils, shopping bags, and said "no thank you" to plastic straws! One of the restaurants I ate at even said they only give straws when asked, which is AWESOME!-
joy kotheimer 7/09/2019 7:24 AMNice work being prepared and doing what you can on your part 💚💙 I love seeing more and more businesses taking responsibility with their plastic use, even if it’s just starting taking small steps for now
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Shirley Blaine 7/02/2019 2:02 PMMade my own household cleaner, toothpaste and produce bag at the Plastic Free EcoChallenge kick-off event. Thanks to everyone who made this fun, hands-on activity possible!

