Kathleen Monroe
7/17/2019 11:27 PM
Remind them the value of reducing plastic usein personal care products and the potential damage they can do to our environment
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Kathleen Monroe
"Reduce reuse recycle. Make it a daily activity"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 423 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO36plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO18plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO36pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Kathleen 's actions
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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).
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Kathleen Monroe 7/27/2019 5:44 PMContinue to eliminate plastic bag use at home and when shopping through reusable bags use. -
Kathleen Monroe 7/17/2019 11:30 PMWorked with hospital customer service to discontinue delivery of plastic straws to my hroom during hospital stay and To disc throughout the hospital and change to paper straws -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Pretty oh so PrettyHow can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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Kathleen Monroe 7/09/2019 8:11 PMTo encourage change in friends and family for positive results for our city and world -
Kathleen Monroe 7/09/2019 7:56 PMSharing ideas at work to reduce plastic use and reuse the plastic we do use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy Unpackaged ProduceWhy do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
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Maggie Shulka 7/09/2019 8:10 PMSome places are asking whether you want one or not before they just stick it in your drink.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Lather UpWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
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Maggie Shulka 7/09/2019 8:11 PMNot as much waste.
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Kathleen Monroe 7/05/2019 8:20 PMAfter 30 days changes become habits. Be the change, change for the better