Jamie Jackson
"Let's save the world one plastic free action at a time!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,119 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0petitionssigned
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UP TO105pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Jamie's actions
Create Your Own Action
Plastic Free Toilet Paper
Buying sustainable toilet paper without plastic packaging can be tricky. It is something we don't think about too much, but even Sustainable Forest Product toilet paper has been getting harder to find. I found a company that wraps the rolls in colorful paper you can reuse and in cardboard boxes. Zero plastic packaging! Also, the toilet paper is recycled paper product.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Jamie Jackson 7/31/2019 4:58 PMWay to go, Plastic Free New Orleans team! We made it through the month. Participating in Plastic Free July always highlights how much our culture prioritizes convenience and ease over sustainability, and re-focuses me on finding small ways to limit my impact on the environment despite the challenges inherent in my community. Keep up the good work! -
Jamie Jackson 7/27/2019 2:47 PMMy dashboard was glitching yesterday and wouldn't let me log, but I did figure out how make my own challenge. Plastic free (recycled) toilet paper, for the win! -
Jamie Jackson 7/26/2019 7:35 AMI was on a roll, but have been forgetting to login each day the past week. Gotta set a reminder! I've been super mindful of what I buy this month and haven't been getting any extra junk I don't really need. This has been a goal of mine for the last few years and Plastic Free July is a great way to remind me to keep it up. -
Jamie Jackson 7/15/2019 6:41 PMAbout halfway there and we are the #2 team. Keep it up, NOLA! -
Jamie Jackson 7/04/2019 6:08 PMI use Ethique brand shampoo and conditioner bars and bar soap. I try to buy that from local producers. I love the shampoo and conditioner bar. My hair gets less tangled and traveling with it is so much easier. Ethique is also palm oil free as they work on researching best sourcing options.-
Jamie Jackson 7/26/2019 7:33 AMUnfortunately, Ethique is a New Zealand brand, so I get it from Amazon. The shipping is an issue, but I've tried other bars and they leave a waxy residue. Also, Ethique is a really sustainable minded company and has a culture of environmentalism. They have a staff blog with eco tips and stuff.
The bar soap I find at farmer's markets or craft fairs like Freret Fest. -
Michelle Hatwood 7/25/2019 8:07 AMWhere do you buy this locally?
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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?
Jamie Jackson 7/01/2019 9:54 AMI use Bite brand toothpaste bits. These little tablets are sent in a reusable glass bottle and all refills come in paper packaging. Plastic free and no palm oil! Took a few days to adjust, but foams up and is minty. Also, not that much more expensive than brand toothpaste.-
David Kroll 7/02/2019 10:00 AMIf you go to your order email and click view your order it will take you to their site. There will be a pop up for Plastic Free July. At the bottom of it is your referral link. -
Jamie Jackson 7/01/2019 1:20 PMI feel like they did, but now I can't find it. Where did you find yours? -
David Kroll 7/01/2019 1:11 PMThanks for posting -- I just ordered some. Did they give you a referral link? Here's mine if anyone wants to use it: http://fbuy.me/nc664
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Jamie Jackson 6/30/2019 5:37 PMChallenge starts tomorrow! Grocery shopping today made me realize, yet again, how hard it is to get most products without plastic packaging. Bring it on!-
Jamie Jackson 7/26/2019 7:34 AMI wish I could buy strawberries or cherries without the stupid plastic bag or container. I have my own cloth produce bags, just let me use them! -
Michelle Hatwood 7/25/2019 8:08 AMI with they still did reuseable milk jars. -
Jamie Broussard 7/01/2019 12:19 PMYeah Jamie!! [Insert arm flexing emoji here]
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