Susan Meurlott
7/23/2019 7:10 AM
I bring my lunch almost everyday in reusable containers. We also keep containers in our car in case we have leftovers at a dinner out.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Susan Meurlott
"Think and act in every situation"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 803 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO24plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO142plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Susan's actions
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Family
Provide the Alternatives
I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
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).
Personal Care
See the Green
I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
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.
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.
Family
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 10 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Family
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 3 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Participant Feed
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Susan Meurlott 7/31/2019 6:29 AMThis month was definitely harder than it seems. EVERYTHING seems to have plastic. I really wanted cauliflower but I couldn't find any that was not wrapped in plastic. And that was just the beginning! We have so much work to do! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFamilyWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) does your family regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Susan Meurlott 7/22/2019 1:30 PMI live this idea and wish everyone would do this. I want to give gifts of reusable cutlery to all my friends and family! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDo an inventory of how much food waste you would save from going to the landfill if you start composting all of the time. What are the added benefits of having compost that is readily accessible?
Susan Meurlott 7/18/2019 6:58 AMWe started composting for a local start up farm. We met them at our Farmers Market and they are working to get their farm up and going. It feels good to compost (which we have seen a significant reduction in our trash) and to help someone local. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamilyHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
Susan Meurlott 7/17/2019 11:53 AMWe're eating whole foods instead of processed food and I love that! -
Susan Meurlott 7/12/2019 1:19 PMThe Challenge is challenging! There are so many options I am saying no to because of the plastic. My husband says he misses certain things but that he is committed with me to reduce and change! -
Susan Meurlott 7/10/2019 6:12 AMSmall change - I've tried to use the recyclable k cups but now have gone to the reusable. I feel much better about this!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFamilyMost of us know that the "3 R's" are reduce, reuse, recycle. Recycling is most heavily emphasized in modern Western culture. How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Susan Meurlott 7/10/2019 6:09 AMI don't pack lunches for my children anymore but I do take my lunch almost everyday. I now have a dedicated bag with bamboo cutlery, storage, etc. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
Susan Meurlott 7/09/2019 10:38 AMAbsolutely think that bar soap is the way to go and I will continue this action in my life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamilyWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Susan Meurlott 7/09/2019 8:27 AMSometimes my family doesn't even realizing the wastefulness of their choices. We are now having a discussion every time we go to the grocery store.
