Christina Goldstein
"Trying to reduce single use plastic. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,101 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO310plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO211plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO615plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO31pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Christina's actions
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
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.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Personal Care
Dam the Flow
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Family
Thoughtful Toys
I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Family
Provide the Alternatives
I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
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.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 3 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
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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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Christina Goldstein 7/24/2019 2:40 PMI can't believe there is only one week left.... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Start CompostingDo an inventory of how much food waste you would save from going to the landfill if you start composting all of the time. What are the added benefits of having compost that is readily accessible?
Christina Goldstein 7/13/2019 7:57 AMThere is a neighbor compost that we share. Less garbage to throw out, less waste. -
Christina Goldstein 7/13/2019 7:55 AMDay 13! And thrilled to report that county I live in now has once a week pick up for recyclables -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Lather UpWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Christina Goldstein 7/07/2019 7:40 AMIt eliminates quite a bit of waste from ending up in landfills. Bar options are cheaper. Although the shampoo/conditioner bars are definitely an adjustment to use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Brusha Brusha BrushaWhat are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?
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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?
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Christina Goldstein 7/06/2019 1:25 PMSpent time with the kids on kidscansavetheplanet.com and found a new documentary called Plastic is Forever. Trying to find a way to view it.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Takeout ProHow could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?
Christina Goldstein 7/06/2019 1:22 PMThe restaurant was very skeptical of this, but agreed because we have been long term customers at their restaurant. -
Christina Goldstein 7/06/2019 1:15 PMHappy Saturday - challenges are proceeding well. -
Christina Goldstein 7/03/2019 8:44 AMWednesday mode... learning how to reduce plastic around Holidays.