Melinda Mendolusky

"My goal is to continue making more eco friendly choices and to encourage others to do the same. I’ll lead by example and show others how easy it can be. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
597 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

230

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

15

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

300

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Melinda's actions

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 15
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 10 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 10 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Travel Eating

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Melinda Mendolusky 7/05/2019 8:49 PM

So far so good. Tomorrow’s challenge=grocery shopping! Let’s see how I do...

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Melinda Mendolusky 7/02/2019 6:27 PM

This challenge really gets you thinking. It helps you make more educated decisions in your day to day activities. I’m excited to take it even farther this year!

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