Mary Dru Bowman
7/11/2019 9:14 AM
I think that I use very little plastic however this calculator disagreed. I will have to work harder to reduce my plastic footprint.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Mary Dru Bowman
"To be inspired by those around me and to inspire positive action in others by my own actions."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 357 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO12pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO3.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Mary Dru's actions
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
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.
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
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutralWhat did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
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Mary Dru Bowman 7/10/2019 10:29 AMIf at first you don't succeed try, try again! I was finally able to break my husband's daily one use water bottle habit. He likes his new tumbler and we will save lots of $$. Win-Win.-
Beth Beek Blackford 7/11/2019 11:56 AMThat is HUGE!!! Congratulations Mary.
I'm trying to get my husband to carry his water in something other than those bottles, simply because of the image.
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Mary Dru Bowman 7/03/2019 10:28 AMThis is a great way to keep my mind on the prize - clean and healthy planet! Finding that I'm taking a new look at everyday activities with a constant eye for ways of lessening my footprint. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel EatingWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Mary Dru Bowman 7/03/2019 10:14 AMI tried this last month and will do it again in 2 weeks. I put crackers in a silicone, reusable bag and it really came in handy on a crowded flight after layover that was too short to get a bite to eat. Also, carried my own water bottle that I was able to easily refill for free. No plastic and no $$ - win-win!-
Barbara Peterson 7/04/2019 3:39 AMExcellent! I just purchased a set of silicon bags. The closure is a bit difficult but not impossible. My biggest problem is breaking old habits.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel ToiletriesWhat 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?
Mary Dru Bowman 6/25/2019 9:33 AMThis action also saves me time and stress when I'm preparing for a trip. I keep them together and filled and ready to go at a minutes notice.-
Beth Beek Blackford 6/29/2019 8:18 AMHooray Mary - SO pleased to see you participating in this particular challenge! Please drop me a note offline and tell me about your sign-up/log-on experience. Thanks again!
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