Erika Murphy
"Ditch the plastic, save the world!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 617 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO40plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO25plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Erika's actions
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
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Make Your Own
I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
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Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
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Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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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.
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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Erika Murphy 7/20/2019 5:15 AMEvery weekend my neighbor goes around the neighborhood and picks up trash- inspires the community! She often has people join her along the way -
Erika Murphy 7/19/2019 5:10 AMNeed daily coffee to exist! I love using reusable k-cup filters, instead of the single use cups! -
Erika Murphy 7/18/2019 6:19 AMJust ordered reusable produce bags, can’t wait to use them at Moms! -
Erika Murphy 7/17/2019 4:28 AM-
Carol White 7/17/2019 4:35 AMI never thought to stand the celery in water. I have become a hoarder of glass jars to use for storage.
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Erika Murphy 7/15/2019 4:58 AMFound a coffee shop on my way to work that will fill my reusable cup! -
Erika Murphy 7/11/2019 4:51 PMReusable tote bags are a great way to skip the plastic bag at the store, but so are reusable produce bags! -
Erika Murphy 7/08/2019 10:06 AMDid you guys know that Jason Momoa (aka Aquaman) has spent over $31,000 helping clean up plastic in our oceans? What a superhero! -
Erika Murphy 7/07/2019 5:14 AMSunday funday can include trash pickup in your neighborhood! Keep it looking beautiful -
Erika Murphy 7/05/2019 4:26 AMOut last night to celebrate Fourth of July, disappointed to see so much trash! Mr. Trash Wheeel will be working overtime -
Erika Murphy 7/05/2019 4:25 AMLast but not least, recycle all appropriate items and they can be remade into other things!