joy kotheimer
"Encourage everyone that ANY eco-conscious actions matter and try to lead by example ๐๐๐๐๐"
Points Total
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Participant Impact
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up to1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to66pieces of litterpicked up
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up to1.0waste auditsconducted
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up to5.0conversationswith people
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up to25minutesspent learning
joy's Actions
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Pets
Homemade Pet Food/Treats
I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Food
Make Your Own
I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
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.
Feed
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joy kotheimer 7/30/2019 12:54 PMReceived my reef-safe formula sunscreen by Raw Elements in a recyclable tin! ๐
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Emily May 7/31/2019 3:07 PMThat's awesome! We also sell reef-safe sunscreen in the gift shops! The bottle says it's biodegradable bio-resin, which isn't nearly as good as a recyclable tin.ย But at least they are trying, compared to big box companies.
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joy kotheimer 7/28/2019 8:25 PMTraveling can be challenging for maintaining plastic free choices. Taking reusable silverware and mugs and bags were helpful but still difficult to navigate other options. ย -
joy kotheimer 7/27/2019 7:13 AMWhere we stayed didnโt have recycling and it hurt my soul. We took some to recycling bins in the park but didnโt have a car to transport others to the bulk drop off center ๐-
Tammy Presutti 7/27/2019 7:15 AMThe important thing is you did - some is better than none.ย ๐
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joy kotheimer 7/23/2019 8:59 PMOn vacation in a house with my family- tried to buy little amount of packaging, but stuff that did was in bulk. Not my best but I try... -
joy kotheimer 7/20/2019 7:53 PMRefused cups/snacks on the airline and chose ballpark food without plastic โพ๏ธ -
joy kotheimer 7/19/2019 8:54 PMGetting ready to travel! Packing my travel utensil set and mug! -
joy kotheimer 7/18/2019 8:44 PMBrought my reusable cup to get water at the movie theater (and had delicious popcorn) -
joy kotheimer 7/17/2019 8:54 PMDonโt have time to make your own dog treats? Pet People has bulk dog treats that you can purchase in ย paper bags (which doubles as enrichment if you put treats in it!) -
joy kotheimer 7/16/2019 7:48 PMBrought my own take out container for taco Tuesday! ๐๐ฎ plus Local Cantina has paper straws ๐ -
joy kotheimer 7/14/2019 8:43 PMHarvested my first cherry tomatoes from the garden today!!
