

Laura Newman
"I can't wait to challenge myself to reduce my use of plastics!"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,383 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1donationsmade
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up to66pieces of litterpicked up
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up to174plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to1plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to28pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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up to60plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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up to26zero-waste mealsconsumed
Laura's Actions
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.
Pets
Thrifty Pets
I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.
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.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
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.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Feed
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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?
Laura Newman 7/08/2019 7:35 AMBy talking about it. Making conscious choices and discussing them with the people around me goes a long way. -
Laura Newman 7/08/2019 7:30 AMIt has been such great encouragement for me to actually pack a lunch every day. That way I'm not trying to find something convenient but unhealthy to eat by midday! -
Reflection QuestionFood Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste MealDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Laura Newman 7/08/2019 7:03 AMI got out of the habit of using my beeswax cling wrap alternative and my reusable baggies. Being better about using the alternatives would make a big impact for my family. -
Reflection QuestionFood Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Laura Newman 7/02/2019 2:43 PMIt will encourage me to make more of an effort to figure out meals based on what I already have on hand instead of heading out to the store. -
Reflection QuestionCommunity Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Laura Newman 7/02/2019 2:42 PMIt forces me to be much more present and willing to observe the community around me. -
Laura Newman 7/01/2019 5:49 PMLoved picking up pieces of litter while I was out and about on zoo grounds today! -
Laura Newman 6/30/2019 10:46 AMOnly one more day! My husband and I have been looking in to what types of herbs we use the most and what we can put in our new herb garden. What do you all grow yourself?-
Kerrie Kovaleski 7/22/2019 6:45 AMMint ---> mojitos!! -
Sinclair Boggs 7/01/2019 6:26 AMBasil!
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Laura Newman 6/29/2019 11:04 AMOnly two more days, y’all! I’ve got my beeswrap all ready. 😁-
Lauren Guzman 6/30/2019 6:10 AMYASS KWEEN
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Laura Newman 6/28/2019 2:10 PMWe still have a few more days and I’m already becoming much more aware of the plastics in my daily life. -
Laura Newman 6/27/2019 5:20 PMMy husband and I are planning to head to the store this weekend to pick up some last minute necessities to make sure we get off to Plastic Free July on our best foot!