Karlin Housen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 525 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO2.0conversationswith people
-
UP TO54pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO10plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO40plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
-
UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
Karlin's actions
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Lifestyle
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
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 Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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
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?
-
Karlin Housen 7/30/2019 11:34 AMThis has been super amazing and informative! So happy I joined the ECO Challenge!!