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
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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 CareHow can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow 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 QUESTIONFoodWhy 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 QUESTIONFoodHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Kathleen Monroe 7/09/2019 7:54 PMSale of reusable straws at wk-
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 CareWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
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Kathleen Monroe 7/05/2019 8:20 PMAfter 30 days changes become habits. Be the change, change for the better