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Vicki Krauter

Polymeric Purge Party

"Making a difference 1 person at a time"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 805 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    340
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    84
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    50
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    29
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    56
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Vicki's actions

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.

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Lifestyle

Travel Eating

If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 50 hour(s) in my community.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

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Family

Glass Bottle Baby

I will replace 4 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

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Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Vicki Krauter 7/23/2019 5:50 AM
    I love Gardening, it is a great way to unwind, definitely when it is cooler outside. I do not have a green thumb but love trying.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    How does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?

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    Vicki Krauter 7/08/2019 9:00 AM
    I love Volunteering and lending a hand where I can, also it provides so many teachable moments for myself and others.

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    Vicki Krauter 5/19/2019 7:23 AM

    Last year, I had a lot of fun participating in Plastic Free July. Looking forward to this year.

    • Hales Miller's avatar
      Hales Miller 5/19/2019 7:24 AM
      It was definitely a challenge, but I learned a ton! Can't wait to try again this year.