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 TO174plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO26zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO66pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO28pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Laura's actions
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.
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
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
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.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Pets
Thrifty Pets
I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.
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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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!