
July 1 - July 31, 2019

Mary Marley
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 156 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
-
UP TO19plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Mary's actions
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
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
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.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 5 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Participant Feed
-
Mary Marley 7/03/2019 7:02 PMI tried to carry my wine from the store but they insisted I take a bag. I did get firehouse subs instead of subway! They use paper bags and compostable containers! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Mary Marley 7/03/2019 7:00 PMI cut all my salad components and put them in the glass snap lid container. It will stay perfect for for at least 3 days with no issues! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleHow can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?
Mary Marley 7/03/2019 6:58 PMI purchased travel size years ago and just refill the old containers. My soap bar, mouthwash, shampoo, and body wash have been refilled countless times. I do admit I need a new face wash and toothpaste option though -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamilyHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?