Many body washes has ingredients that are dangerous to our oceans
Debra Evans
"No more plastic "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,218 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO62plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO96zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO64plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO96pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Debra's actions
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
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.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
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).
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.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
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
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
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.
Participant Feed
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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?
Debra Evans 7/29/2019 1:09 PMBar soaps are cheaper then body was and work as well. Also they don’t come in plastic.
Many body washes has ingredients that are dangerous to our oceans -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodSingle use plastics have become normalized in our society to the point that most people don't see them as a problem. What would you say to a friend, colleague, or family member who may not understand why these disposables are an issue?
Debra Evans 7/29/2019 1:06 PMI let them know that I don’t appreciate them helping destroy the Earth. After all it’s where we live and I’d like my children and grandchildren to continue to enjoy it. Hopefully trash free -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?
Debra Evans 7/29/2019 1:03 PMI have had this issue and spoke to management letting them know that I could no longer patronize their business if I felt they had no concern for the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Debra Evans 7/29/2019 1:01 PMI realize that I need to be even more concerned about packaging and be will to forgo anything that’s over packaged -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Debra Evans 7/29/2019 12:59 PMI found out that as much as I thought I was being plastic free there was even more I could do -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
Debra Evans 7/29/2019 12:57 PMWhen I clean and see a trash free block I feel like I’ve done something for me, my community and the earth